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Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Curses Attorney General Over Election-Related Event Cancellation

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Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Curses Attorney General Over Election-Related Event Cancellation
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First reported by Srugim · 3 hours ago

What happened

Former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef fiercely criticized Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for canceling the memorial event for his father, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, due to its proximity to election day. Yosef invoked divine punishment against the Attorney General, accusing her of political bias.

  • 01Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef cursed Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
  • 02The cancellation was for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's memorial event.
  • 03The event was canceled due to its proximity to election day.
  • 04Yosef accused the Attorney General of political bias.
  • 05He prayed for divine retribution against her.

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Gali Baharav-MiaraYitzhak Yosef CohenYizhak Rabin
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Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

N12Center · Hebrew51 minutes ago
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Curses Attorney General Over Election-Related Event Cancellation
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Sephardic Chief Rabbi Attacks Attorney General Over Banned Memorial Event
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Top Rabbi Slams State Prosecutor Over Banned Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Memorial Event
SrugimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Yinon Magal Condemns Attorney General's Decision to Cancel Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Memorial Events

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