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Democrats Chairman Yair Golan Criticizes Eli Pre-Military Academy, Sparking Controversy
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 10 hours ago
What happened
Yair Golan, leader of Israel's Democratic Party, criticized the Eli pre-military academy using old rabbinical quotes, sparking backlash for attacking a respected institution that has lost 19 members in war. Supporters condemned his campaign as extreme and harmful to Zionist and military values.
- 01Yair Golan launched a campaign against the Eli pre-military academy using decade-old rabbinical quotes.
- 02Eli academy has lost 19 members in recent conflicts, highlighting its military contribution.
- 03Critics accuse Golan of attacking a key Zionist institution and settlers in the West Bank.
- 04Golan's Democratic Party is accused of undermining national roots while claiming to support democracy.
- 05The campaign is part of a broader political conflict involving major Israeli political figures.
- 06The controversy raises questions about Zionist values and the role of pre-military academies.
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