Panelist Slams 'Disgusting' Reactions to Activist Shai Paz's Death
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Yotam Zmiri, a panelist on 'HaPatriotim', eulogized his friend, activist Shai Paz, praising her courage and commitment to justice. Zmiri sharply criticized online reactions celebrating her death as "disgusting" and "scoundrel-like." He recalled Paz's transformation from a left-wing voter to a symbol of social struggle. Zmiri concluded by reflecting on Paz's likely humorous response to such negativity.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yotam Zmiri condemned online reactions to activist Shai Paz's death as "disgusting."
- Zmiri eulogized his friend Shai Paz as a symbol of courage and justice.
- He noted Paz's background and transformation from a left-wing voter.
- Zmiri recalled a film made about Paz during her imprisonment.
- He criticized those celebrating her passing as "scoundrels and small animals."
During the 'HaPatriotim' program, panelist Yotam Zmiri eulogized his close friend, activist Shai Paz, who recently passed away. Zmiri described Paz as an inspiring figure, highlighting her courage and sense of justice, stating she was a "good friend" and a "model of courage and real enforcement."
Zmiri recalled a film he and colleague Itamar Fleishman made about Paz when she was imprisoned. He explained how Paz became a symbol in social and political struggles, often being humorously associated with selective enforcement, where police actions against her were seen as a response to other events. Zmiri also noted her background, mentioning she came from the left, voted for Meretz for years, underwent a significant change, and faced considerable hardship.
Towards the end of his remarks, Zmiri strongly condemned the celebratory and schadenfreude reactions he witnessed on social media following Paz's death. "I saw reactions today from all sorts of truly scoundrels and small animals who are happy someone died. I have truly never seen such disgustingness in my life," he stated.
Despite the harsh criticism of the online reactions, Zmiri concluded on a personal note reflecting Paz's character. He suggested that if Paz were alive to see the reactions, she would have "joked about it and lit a cigarette," implying that "everything is okay."
