Sderot Security Chief Sparks Outrage With Remarks on Haredi Community
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Sderot's Director of the Security Department, Erez Gaz, has caused a major controversy after stating on social media that he considers the Haredi public a "greater threat than a Palestinian state." The remarks also targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Following widespread backlash, Gaz apologized for inappropriate phrasing, attributing it to heated online discussion, and promised to avoid public political discourse in the future. A city council member called for his dismissal.
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- Sderot Security Director Erez Gaz called the Haredi public a "greater threat than a Palestinian state."
- Gaz also made critical remarks about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on social media.
- The comments sparked outrage among residents and local officials in Sderot.
- A city council member demanded Gaz's dismissal.
- Gaz apologized for his phrasing, citing heated online discourse, and promised to avoid future political posts.
Sderot is experiencing a storm following sharp remarks made by the municipality's Director of the Security Department, Erez Gaz, targeting the Haredi public. Gaz wrote on social media that he views the Haredi community as a "greater threat than a Palestinian state," alongside other statements against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Haredi public. These comments have ignited fierce reactions, with residents and local figures calling for action against Gaz. Doron Taktuk, a city council member representing the Shas party, stated that Gaz should be fired.
In response to the controversy, Gaz issued a statement claiming that quotes from his remarks were circulated partially and taken out of context. He admitted that some of his phrasing was inappropriate and apologized to anyone who was offended. "In the heat of online discourse, I wrote phrases that should not have been written. If anyone was hurt, I regret it and apologize," Gaz wrote. He added that he is a religious person who respects everyone and pledged as a public servant to refrain from public political discourse on social media in the future.
Gaz emphasized his dedication to the country's security and his move to Sderot out of a sense of mission to establish the Security Department and serve the city's residents.
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