Lapid says Haredi leaders indifferent to soldiers' deaths; Fleisher calls it antisemitic

Opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Haredi politicians of sending soldiers to die while they secure funding. Right-wing pundit Itamar Fleisher responded that linking soldier deaths to Haredi budget allocations is a classic antisemitic blood libel.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid escalated his rhetoric against Haredi political leaders Wednesday evening, saying in a statement: 'Our children will die so that yours can keep getting money.' Right-wing commentator Itamar Fleisher responded on the same channel that linking combat deaths to Haredi budget allocations is 'a classic antisemitic blood libel.' The exchange comes amid an ongoing national debate over the Haredi military draft law and coalition budget priorities. As The Zioneer reported earlier Wednesday, Lapid has been intensively attacking Haredi leaders for their stance on IDF service and funding.

3 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 22:22 · 1 JulLatest

   Pundit Itamar Fleisher calls Lapid's comments an antisemitic blood libel.

2. 16:10 · 1 Jul

   Lapid claims Haredi politicians prioritize government funding over soldiers' lives.

3. 11:38 · 1 Jul

   Lapid accuses Haredi politicians of incitement, dismissing sacrifice of soldiers' lives

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