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Yair Lapid Condemns Ultra-Orthodox Incitement Against IDF Chief, Criticizes Netanyahu's Silence

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Yair Lapid Condemns Ultra-Orthodox Incitement Against IDF Chief, Criticizes Netanyahu's Silence
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First reported by Srugim · 18 hours ago

What happened

Opposition leader Yair Lapid condemned ultra-Orthodox incitement against the IDF Chief of Staff and criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for remaining silent. Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi's harsh remarks sparked the controversy, with Lapid calling the government cowardly for not condemning the incitement.

  • 01Yair Lapid condemned ultra-Orthodox incitement against the IDF Chief of Staff.
  • 02Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi called the Chief of Staff "accursed" at a rally.
  • 03Lapid accused the ultra-Orthodox of sanctioning violence against soldiers.
  • 04Prime Minister Netanyahu and ministers have not condemned the incitement.
  • 05Lapid called the government "a bunch of cowards" for their silence.
  • 06He praised Israeli soldiers as heroes amid the controversy.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · Hebrew44 minutes ago
Yair Lapid Condemns Ultra-Orthodox Incitement Against IDF Chief, Criticizes Netanyahu's Silence
YnetCenter · Hebrew17 hours ago
Yair Lapid and Yair Golan Reject Netanyahu’s Call for National Unity Government
Channel 13Center · Hebrew17 hours ago
Yair Lapid Vows No Coalition With Netanyahu, Criticizes Government's Democratic Erosion
YnetCenter · Hebrew18 hours ago
Yair Lapid Rejects Netanyahu's Unity Government Call, Cites Hatred and Incitement
SrugimRight · Hebrew18 hours ago
Yair Lapid Rejects Unity Government with Netanyahu, Vows Opposition

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