According to Channel 12 news, MK Gadi Eisenkot said at the Sagi Law Equality Conference that violence in Israeli society is widespread and must be fought with an iron fist, but the solution begins with an education system that teaches tolerance, human dignity, and equality. He stressed that actions, not just words, are the test.
Channel 12 reported that MK Gadi Eisenkot addressed the issue of violence against LGBTQ+ youth at the Sagi Law Equality Conference, a gathering focused on equality and social justice. Responding to a question from a member of the Iggy youth organization, Eisenkot acknowledged the breadth of violence in Israeli society and called for an educational approach. 'The most important thing is that this is done in actions, not just in words and proposals,' he said, framing the challenge as a test for both society and himself. The statement comes amid ongoing public discourse on LGBTQ+ rights and safety in Israel.
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- DevelopingEizenkot comments on Brothers in Arms: 'The Israel we want to see'
- StrongUTJ MK Yaakov Asher says Torah study paramount, will not send Haredi youth to protests
- DevelopingEducation Ministry advisor says students cannot 'turn into a woman'
- StrongEisenkot accused of seeking minority government with Arab parties support, analyst says
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