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Religious Critic Condemns Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi's Remarks as Disrespect to IDF Chief and Soldiers
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First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago
What happened
Zali Yafe condemned Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi's protest remarks as disrespectful to the IDF Chief of Staff and soldiers, stressing that the military's protection enables yeshiva study. He called for an apology and criticized a student who tore an Israeli flag during the protest.
- 01Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi's protest remarks are deemed a severe desecration and disrespect to the IDF Chief and soldiers.
- 02Zali Yafe stresses IDF protection allows yeshiva students to continue their studies safely.
- 03Yafe cites terror attacks affecting both religious and secular Jews to highlight the military's role.
- 04Yafe demands Rabbi Yazdi apologize for his "terrible, foolish, and brazen" statements.
- 05A yeshiva student tearing the Israeli flag during the protest drew Yafe's condemnation.
- 06Many Shas voters and representatives serve in elite IDF units, showing community support for the military.
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