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Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Surround Shas MK Michael Malchieli, Call Him 'Murderer' Over Draft Law Support

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 3 hours ago

What happened

Shas MK Michael Malchieli was surrounded and insulted by ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem after supporting a controversial draft law. The protest followed a recent reconciliation between Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef and Shas leader Aryeh Deri amid ongoing tensions over the draft issue.

01Shas MK Michael Malchieli was surrounded by ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem on Saturday night.
02Protesters called Malchieli a 'murderer' and pounded on his car after a weekly lesson by Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef.
03The protest was triggered by Malchieli's support for advancing the controversial military draft law.
04The event followed a renewed reconciliation between Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef and Shas chairman Aryeh Deri.
05A letter from Rabbi Moshe Maya emphasized preserving Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's legacy and leadership roles.
06Shas is trying to calm internal tensions amid ongoing ultra-Orthodox opposition to the draft law.

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