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Senior Torah Sage Condemns Harsh Criticism of IDF Chief at Bnei Brak Protest
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 29, 2026
What happened
Rabbi Moshe Maya of Shas condemned harsh remarks against the IDF Chief at a Bnei Brak protest, calling them contrary to Torah values. The protest, opposing military draft enforcement on yeshiva students, sparked political backlash and internal community tensions. Shas clarified the offensive comments do not reflect its leadership's views.
- 01Rabbi Moshe Maya condemned harsh criticism of the IDF Chief at a Bnei Brak protest.
- 02The protest opposed military draft enforcement and arrests of yeshiva students.
- 03Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi's derogatory remarks sparked widespread condemnation, including from PM Netanyahu.
- 04Shas leadership clarified such extreme statements do not represent their official stance.
- 05The event revealed internal tensions within the Sephardic Haredi community.
- 06Shas emphasized its commitment to praying for IDF soldiers' safety and success.
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Full coverage · 9 outlets
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Now 14Right · HebrewJun 30, 2026
Senior Torah Sage Condemns Harsh Criticism of IDF Chief at Bnei Brak Protest
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 30, 2026
Senior Shas Rabbi Condemns Extreme Remarks Against IDF Chief at Bnei Brak Protest
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 30, 2026
Shas Party Condemns Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi's Incendiary Remarks at Anti-Draft Rally
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 30, 2026
Shas Party Condemns Rabbi Yazdi's Extreme Remarks Against IDF Chief at Bnei Brak Protest
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 30, 2026
Israeli Military Chief Faces Sharp Religious Incitement Amid Political Silence
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 30, 2026
Israeli Leaders Condemn Rabbi’s Harsh Attack on IDF Chief at Bnei Brak Rally
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 30, 2026
Israeli President Herzog Condemns Rabbi Yazdi's Harsh Criticism of IDF Chief Amid Bnei Brak Protest
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 30, 2026
Rabbi Who Called IDF Chief 'Accursed' Leads State-Funded Yeshiva Receiving Millions
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 30, 2026
Defense Minister Condemns Rabbi's Harsh Criticism of IDF Chief at Bnei Brak Rally
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 29, 2026
Haredi Protest in Bnei Brak Sparks Incendiary Attacks on IDF Chief and Calls Against Government
N12Center · HebrewJun 29, 2026
Defense Minister Condemns Incitement Against IDF Chief at Protest Over Soldier Arrests
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 29, 2026
Defense Minister Condemns Incitement Against IDF Chief at Protest Over Soldier Arrests
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 29, 2026
Defense Minister Katz Condemns Incitement Against IDF Chief Amid Recruitment Protests
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