Yair Lapid Condemns Ultra-Orthodox Incitement Against IDF Chief, Criticizes Netanyahu's Silence
Opposition leader Yair Lapid sharply criticized ultra-Orthodox incitement against the IDF Chief of Staff following remarks by Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi. At a recent rally, Yazdi called the Chief of Staff "accursed" and wished harm upon him. Lapid condemned these statements on X (formerly Twitter), accusing the ultra-Orthodox community of inciting violence against Israeli soldiers and effectively sanctioning the Chief of Staff's bloodshed.
Lapid also censured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his ministers for their silence, stating they have not issued any condemnation or taken legal action against such incitement. He described the government as "a bunch of cowards" for failing to defend the military leadership and called the soldiers "heroes." This public rebuke highlights ongoing tensions between the ultra-Orthodox sector and the Israeli military leadership.
No official response from Netanyahu or his cabinet was reported following Lapid's comments. The controversy underscores the deep divisions within Israeli society regarding the military's role and the political leadership's stance on inflammatory rhetoric.
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