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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Haredi Editor Summoned for Hearing, Claims Political Motivation

Yechiel Galai, an editor at the Haredi website "B'Chadrei Chareidim," believes he was summoned for a work hearing due to his criticism of Shas Chairman Arie Deri. This is reportedly the second such hearing Galai has faced after criticizing Deri, with the first occurring years ago.

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What happened

  1. 01Haredi editor Yechiel Galai believes his work hearing is politically motivated by criticism of Arie Deri.
  2. 02Galai claims this is the second hearing he has faced after criticizing Deri and Shas.
  3. 03He stated the hearing is about his performance, but he sees it as political retaliation.
  4. 04Galai aimed to counter extremism and promote independent thought in the Haredi community.
  5. 05He remains committed to his views and freedom of expression despite the hearing.

Galai sees the current hearing as politically motivated and a consequence of his efforts to promote independent thought and counter extremism within the Haredi community. He remains committed to his views despite the disciplinary action.

Translated and summarized by baba from Ice, the latest report. Read Ice’s original

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  • Right1
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