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Arutz ShevaPolitics

Singer Judith Ratz Shifts Political Stance, Defends Her Reality

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

Singer Judith Ratz has defended her recent shift in political views, stating she is "in reality" and not defined by the political map. Her social media activity, including support for right-wing content and Prime Minister Netanyahu, has been met with media scrutiny. The article contrasts her perceived internal change with external pressures that influenced former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's policy shifts. The author criticizes the legal and media systems, advocating for Ratz's focus on tangible reality.

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  • Singer Judith Ratz asserts she is "in reality" and not on the political map amid scrutiny of her right-wing leanings.
  • Ratz defends her Instagram activity, stating she manages it herself and is aware of her posts.
  • Her shift is compared to former PM Ariel Sharon's policy changes, influenced by potential investigations.
  • The article criticizes Israeli media and the legal system for bias and selective enforcement.
  • The author suggests Ratz's stance reflects a genuine recognition of reality, unlike political maneuvering.

Singer Judith Ratz has reportedly shifted her political views, a move that has drawn significant attention and commentary, particularly from media outlets that previously aligned with her "enlightened" stance. News reports highlighted her social media activity, including likes and shares of content associated with the right-wing and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sparking discussions about her "cultural regression" and "intellectual state."

Ratz, when questioned about her online activity, asserted her autonomy, stating, "I manage my Instagram account myself and am fully aware of the content I publish." She emphasized her current perspective by declaring, "I am in reality, I am not on the political map. Simply in reality." This statement has been interpreted as a rejection of rigid political categorization and an embrace of a more grounded, personal viewpoint.

The article draws a parallel between Ratz's situation and the phrase "What you see from here, you don't see from there," famously used by former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to explain his policy shifts, particularly the disengagement from Gaza. The author suggests that Sharon's change of heart was influenced by the threat of criminal investigation, implying that external pressures can alter one's perspective. This is contrasted with Ratz's perceived internal shift, driven by a genuine recognition of reality.

The piece further critiques what it describes as a corrupt legal system and a biased media, suggesting that these institutions manipulate narratives and engage in selective enforcement. The author posits that the disengagement from Gush Katif was a concession to unelected left-wing systems that threatened Sharon with investigation unless he complied with their agenda. The article concludes by advocating for Ratz's statement as a slogan, promoting a focus on tangible reality over abstract political ideologies.

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