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Family of Rabbi Yizdi Stands Firm Amid Controversy Over His Harsh Remarks
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First reported by Srugim · Jun 30, 2026
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Rabbi Yosef Aryeh Yizdi's family defends his harsh criticism of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, rejecting calls for apology and clarifying the context behind his remarks amid widespread condemnation from political and religious leaders in Israel.
- 01Rabbi Yizdi called IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir "accursed" at a Bnei Brak protest, sparking major backlash.
- 02His family says the remarks came from heartbreak over treatment of Haredi soldiers, not hatred or politics.
- 03Rabbi Yizdi refuses to apologize, calling criticism from Netanyahu and Shas unjustified.
- 04Shas and Rabbi Moshe Maya condemned the rabbi's language as unbefitting Torah values.
- 05Family stresses Rabbi Yizdi's close ties with Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef remain intact despite the controversy.
- 06They clarify Rabbi Yizdi receives only 600 shekels monthly from the state, disputing budget rumors.
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