Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri Criticizes Radio Host's Interview Style
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri became emotional during a Kol Chai radio interview, criticizing the host's questioning style and comparing it to Amit Segal. Deri expressed concern for the ultra-Orthodox community's future and his own motivations for public service. He apologized for his strong emotions at the end of the segment.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri criticized a Kol Chai radio host's interview style.
- Deri compared the interviewer's approach to that of journalist Amit Segal.
- He expressed deep concern for the future of the ultra-Orthodox community.
- Deri stated his public service is not for personal gain.
- He apologized for his emotional reaction during the interview.
Chairman of the Shas party, Aryeh Deri, became agitated during an interview on Kol Chai radio on Tuesday, criticizing the interviewer's style. Deri addressed the host, referred to as "Rabbi Moshe," expressing his displeasure and comparing the interviewer's approach to that of Amit Segal. "Rabbi Moshe, I know you differently. Where are you speaking to me like some interviewer, like some Amit Segal, with all due respect?" Deri asked.
Visibly upset, Deri stated, "Don't laugh, I'm crying, I really am." He emphasized that his public service is not driven by personal ambition, asserting, "I'm not doing this for myself, believe me, I don't need this. I would invest everything I have to be left alone. I'm not a young man anymore, but it can't be like this."
Deri expressed deep concern for the future of the ultra-Orthodox community and the public, questioning the direction they were heading and the perceived indifference to their situation. "What do you want to see? How will we raise the children? I care about you, I care about all of the people of Israel," he said. He further questioned the public's attitude, asking, "Is this how we want to greet the Messiah? What is this indifference?"
Towards the end of the interview, Deri apologized for his emotional outburst, saying, "Forgive me for getting excited."
