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Baruch Marzel Criticizes Itamar Ben-Gvir for Supporting Amir Ohana Amid Right-Wing Tensions

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By חדשות סרוגים

First reported by Walla · Aug 18, 2026

What happened

Baruch Marzel criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir for supporting Amir Ohana, accusing him of betraying their shared right-wing stance against pride parades. Marzel clarified his opposition was based on Ohana's participation in such events, not his sexual orientation, sparking debate within the right-wing camp.

01Baruch Marzel accuses Itamar Ben-Gvir of supporting Amir Ohana, betraying their past positions.
02Marzel objects to Ohana's participation in Jerusalem pride parades, viewing them as desecration.
03Ben-Gvir previously organized protests with Marzel against pride parades but now supports Ohana.
04Right-wing activists criticized Marzel for causing division and urged him to retract his comments.
05Marzel clarified his stance is against coercion, not sexual orientation or Sabbath observance.
06He refrained from earlier criticism to avoid harming Ohana before primaries.

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