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Ultra-Orthodox MK Yitzhak Pindrus Faces Ethics Complaint Over Remarks on LGBTQ+ Speaker
Member of Knesset Yitzhak Pindrus faces an ethics complaint for calling the election of openly gay Amir Ohana as Knesset Speaker a "desecration of God's name." Pindrus also reiterated his party's demand for a conscription law for yeshiva students and dismissed the idea of Haredi integration into the army.
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What happened
- 01MK Yitzhak Pindrus faces an ethics complaint for calling the election of openly gay Amir Ohana as Knesset Speaker a "desecration of God's name."
- 02The LGBTQ+ Association filed the complaint, with its chairman calling Pindrus's remarks hate speech and vote-seeking.
- 03Pindrus reiterated his party's demand for a conscription law for yeshiva students as a condition for government coalition.
- 04He previously stated that becoming "Israeli" would mean ceasing to be "Haredi" and dismissed Haredi army integration.
- 05Pindrus has a history of controversial statements, including remarks about destroying the Supreme Court.
- 06His return to the Knesset in January 2026 was reportedly facilitated by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
The LGBTQ+ Association filed the complaint, calling his remarks hate speech. Pindrus has a history of controversial statements, including remarks about the Supreme Court and LGBTQ+ individuals.
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