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Defense Minister Condemns Rabbi's Harsh Criticism of IDF Chief at Bnei Brak Rally
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First reported by Ynet · 9 hours ago
What happened
At a Bnei Brak rally protesting yeshiva student arrests, Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi harshly condemned the IDF Chief of Staff, prompting Defense Minister Israel Katz to denounce the remarks as dangerous incitement against Israel's military leadership.
- 01Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi called the IDF Chief of Staff 'cursed' during a Bnei Brak protest rally.
- 02Yazdi criticized the military for imprisoning a soldier over a 'Messiah' patch.
- 03Defense Minister Israel Katz condemned the rabbi's remarks as severe incitement.
- 04Katz emphasized the IDF's role in protecting Israel and rejected any incitement against its leaders.
- 05The protest included major Torah figures and led to blocking the Geha Highway despite rabbinical opposition.
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Full coverage · 6 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Defense Minister Condemns Rabbi's Harsh Criticism of IDF Chief at Bnei Brak Rally
WallaCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago
Haredi Protest in Bnei Brak Sparks Incendiary Attacks on IDF Chief and Calls Against Government
N12Center · Hebrew8 hours ago
Defense Minister Condemns Incitement Against IDF Chief at Protest Over Soldier Arrests
MakoCenter · Hebrew8 hours ago
Defense Minister Condemns Incitement Against IDF Chief at Protest Over Soldier Arrests
YnetCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago
Defense Minister Katz Condemns Incitement Against IDF Chief Amid Recruitment Protests
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