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Senior Shas Rabbi Condemns Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi's Harsh Criticism of IDF Chief of Staff
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First reported by Srugim · Jun 30, 2026
What happened
Rabbi Moshe Maya of Shas condemned Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi's harsh criticism of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, calling it inconsistent with Torah values. The Shas party also distanced itself from Yazdi's remarks, which sparked broad political condemnation. Yazdi's comments targeted Zamir for imprisoning a soldier over a 'Messiah' patch, but his aides called it a slip of the tongue.
- 01Senior Shas rabbi Moshe Maya condemns Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi's harsh words against IDF Chief of Staff.
- 02Shas party officially distances itself from Yazdi's remarks, affirming Torah values of respect.
- 03Yazdi criticized Zamir for imprisoning a soldier wearing a 'Messiah' patch at a Bnei Brak protest.
- 04Political leaders including President Herzog and PM Netanyahu strongly denounce the incitement.
- 05Yazdi's aides call his remarks a slip of the tongue but claim rabbinic approval.
- 06Rabbi Maya emphasizes praying for soldiers and calls for peaceful discourse in Torah tradition.
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