The Israel Police recently recommended shelving the case against Rabbi Eliyahu Mali of the Shirat Moshe Yeshiva in Jaffa for remarks made in March in which he said Jewish law requires killing Gaza's entire population, including babies and the elderly.
A rabbi whose yeshivah is being funded by the government shamelessly calling for the murder of an entire population. Wiping them all out. This happened. And nothing is being done to stop him or silence him or even defund this guy yet to this historian's knowledge.
News Articles and Reports:
- Haaretz: "Controversy Over Sephardi Chief Rabbi's Comments on Gaza" (March 15, 2024). This article provides details on Rabbi Yosef's remarks and the initial reactions.
- The Times of Israel: "Police Recommend Closing Case Against Chief Rabbi Over Controversial Gaza Remarks" (April 2024). This article discusses the police recommendation to close the case and the ensuing criticism.
- Al Jazeera: "Israeli Chief Rabbi Under Fire for Calling for Gaza Genocide" (March 19, 2024). This report covers the international backlash and responses from human rights organizations.
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On the other hand, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of rabbis all around the world that accuse Israelis of blasphemy and apostasy in their attempt to co opt the Jewish religion into an Israeli state religion. Click on the eloquent and kindly examples below:
Important rabbi says Jews cannot accept Zionism.
Orthodox Neturei Karta anti-Zionist Crusading World-wide sect.
New York Times article re rabbis arrested by Israeli police.
Police Arrest Group of Rabbis and Activists Near Gaza
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