Israeli Military Chief Faces Sharp Religious Incitement Amid Political Silence

First reported by Ynet · 11 hours ago

What happened

Rabbi Yosef Aryeh Yazdi publicly cursed Israeli IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir during an anti-conscription protest, prompting condemnation from President Herzog, Defense Minister Katz, and opposition leader Lapid, who criticized the government's silence. The incident highlights societal tensions over yeshiva conscription and calls for respectful discourse toward military leaders.

• 01Rabbi Yosef Aryeh Yazdi cursed IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir at an anti-yeshiva conscription protest.
• 02President Isaac Herzog condemned the incitement and called for respectful public discourse.
• 03Opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized ultra-Orthodox incitement and government silence.
• 04Defense Minister Israel Katz condemned the incitement and expressed full support for the military leadership.
• 05The incident underscores societal tensions over yeshiva conscription and political responsibility.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew16 minutes ago

Israeli Military Chief Faces Sharp Religious Incitement Amid Political Silence

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

President Herzog Condemns Rabbi's Curse Against IDF Chief of Staff

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israeli President Herzog Condemns Rabbi Yazdi's Harsh Criticism of IDF Chief Amid Bnei Brak Protest

YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Rabbi Who Called IDF Chief 'Accursed' Leads State-Funded Yeshiva Receiving Millions

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

Defense Minister Condemns Rabbi's Harsh Criticism of IDF Chief at Bnei Brak Rally

WallaCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago

Haredi Protest in Bnei Brak Sparks Incendiary Attacks on IDF Chief and Calls Against Government

N12Center · Hebrew10 hours ago

Defense Minister Condemns Incitement Against IDF Chief at Protest Over Soldier Arrests

MakoCenter · Hebrew10 hours ago

Defense Minister Condemns Incitement Against IDF Chief at Protest Over Soldier Arrests

YnetCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago

Defense Minister Katz Condemns Incitement Against IDF Chief Amid Recruitment Protests

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew11 hours ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protest in Bnei Brak Condemns IDF Chief Amid Draft Opposition

YnetCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago

Senior Rabbi Condemns IDF Chief Eyal Zamir at Ultra-Orthodox Rally Against Military Draft

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