Minister Bezalel Smotrich reportedly addressed the controversy sparked by Rabbi Lando's remarks, stating during a conversation at a Hesder yeshiva that there is a 'great dilemma' between the need to speak and the need to be cautious. According to Eli Hirshman's report, Smotrich emphasized the challenge of navigating between silence and speaking out.
Minister Bezalel Smotrich weighed in on the controversy surrounding Rabbi Lando's remarks, which have roiled parts of the religious-Zionist and Haredi public. Speaking at a Hesder yeshiva in Tefachot, Smotrich described the situation as a 'great dilemma,' noting that while one cannot remain silent, speaking out carries risks. 'We are careful with the embers of the wise,' he said.
The controversy, which has drawn responses from multiple figures, including a previous statement by Smotrich himself on Friday about 'speaking in fire,' continues to generate debate. Earlier, a figure identified as Orich reportedly urged Haredi activists to remain silent until the elections to secure victory, as The Zioneer reported earlier Monday.
Smotrich's latest remarks, as relayed by Eli Hirshman, add to the ongoing public discourse but do not signal a new policy or directive.
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