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PM's Advisor Apologizes for Sharing Mocking Image of Haredi Leaders
Topaz Luk, an advisor to the Prime Minister, sparked controversy on Tuesday morning after sharing an AI-generated image on social media that depicted Haredi party leaders as revelers with whiskey and cigars. The image, originally posted by an account named "HaMatzuda" with the caption "Viral: 'Lieberman's Servants' Alliance'", showed Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman serving the Haredi Knesset members, including Aryeh Deri, Yitzhak Goldknopf, and Moshe Gafni.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister advisor Topaz Luk deleted a controversial social media post depicting Haredi party leaders as revelers with whiskey and cigars.
- 02The AI-generated image showed Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman serving Haredi Knesset members Aryeh Deri, Yitzhak Goldknopf, and Moshe Gafni.
- 03Luk apologized for the post on Tuesday morning, stating that the retweet was shared by mistake.
- 04In his apology, Luk affirmed his warm ties with the Haredi public, calling them brothers and praising their volunteerism.
- 05Luk accused opposition leaders Avigdor Lieberman, Yair Lapid, and Naftali Bennett of inciting against the Haredi community for political gain.
- 06Luk recalled past remarks by Avigdor Lieberman about throwing Haredim in wheelbarrows.
- 07Commentator Israel Cohen defended Luk, calling accusations of animosity toward the Haredi public baseless.
Luk quickly deleted the post and issued a clarification, explaining that the retweet was a mistake. He expressed his deep appreciation and love for the Haredi public, calling them brothers, partners, and an integral part of Israeli society. Luk praised the community's volunteerism and charitable work, describing them as people with a huge heart who love and contribute to the country.
In his clarification, Luk also directed criticism toward opposition leaders, accusing Avigdor Lieberman, Yair Lapid, and Naftali Bennett of politically profiting for years from incitement against the Haredi public. He specifically recalled past remarks by Lieberman about throwing Haredim in wheelbarrows. Commentator Israel Cohen defended Luk, stating that accusations of animosity toward the Haredi community were baseless.
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