Senior Torah Sage Condemns Harsh Criticism of IDF Chief at Bnei Brak Protest

First reported by Ynet · 16 hours ago

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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