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Ultra-Orthodox Warning to Netanyahu Spurs Satirical Backlash
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First reported by Srugim · Jun 14, 2026
What happened
A satirical Sroגים video mocked MK Yaakov Asher after he warned Netanyahu that the ultra-Orthodox might not join the right-wing bloc in the next election. The segment framed the statement as routine pre-election bargaining and contrasted it with Religious Zionist efforts on security and settlement issues.
- 01Yaakov Asher warned Netanyahu the ultra-Orthodox may not join the right-wing bloc.
- 02He said they had “swallowed” compromises on settlements and other non-core issues.
- 03The satirical segment called the warning predictable pre-election bargaining.
- 04It joked about coalition questions involving Yair Golan and Yair Lapid.
- 05The video said the satire is humorous and not intended to offend.
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