The Movement for Quality Government has called for an investigation into Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, the former Sephardic Chief Rabbi and Shas spiritual leader, following a video in which he allegedly called Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara 'crazy' and threatened that 'God will curse her,' according to The Jerusalem Post.
The Movement for Quality Government on Sunday called for a formal investigation into Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, the former Sephardic Chief Rabbi and Shas spiritual leader, after a video circulated in which he reportedly called Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara "crazy" and said "God will curse her." The group characterized the remarks as incitement and demanded legal action. The demand follows Rabbi Yosef's attack on Baharav-Miara on Saturday night, when he called her a "wicked, crazy woman" and said she would receive divine punishment, as The Zioneer reported at 23:58 Jerusalem on Saturday.
Rabbi Yosef's rhetoric toward the attorney general has escalated over recent months. As The Zioneer previously reported, he called her an "evil woman" and "garbage" on June 20, and accused her of directing the persecution of yeshiva students. His latest remarks come amid the ongoing controversy over Haredi military conscription and the attorney general's role in enforcing draft laws.
The Movement for Quality Government did not specify which type of investigation it is seeking, and it remains unclear whether any formal inquiry will be opened. The Jerusalem Post, which first reported the demand, noted the video was circulated on social media.
There is no indication yet of any official response from law enforcement or the Attorney General's office regarding the demand.
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