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Yair Golan Labels Ultra-Orthodox Community as Parasites Amid Campaign Launch

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Yair Golan Labels Ultra-Orthodox Community as Parasites Amid Campaign Launch
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First reported by Now 14 · 14 hours ago

What happened

Yair Golan, chairman of the Democratic Party, launched a campaign advocating universal conscription and education reforms while calling the ultra-Orthodox community "parasites" in a leaked recording, sparking controversy.

  • 01Yair Golan calls ultra-Orthodox community parasites and criticizes their economic burden.
  • 02Democratic Party campaign emphasizes universal military conscription and education reform.
  • 03Golan demands a unified state education system with mandatory core studies.
  • 04Party pledges to promote public transportation on Shabbat and civil marriage.
  • 05Golan compares policies toward ultra-Orthodox to those toward Palestinians, suggesting separation or integration.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew12 hours ago
Yair Golan Labels Ultra-Orthodox Community as Parasites Amid Campaign Launch
Now 14Right · Hebrew14 hours ago
Yair Golan Sparks Outrage with Harsh Remarks Against Ultra-Orthodox Community

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