Yoaz Hendel, head of the Beit Tzioni – HaMiluimnikim party, criticized the government's response to ongoing disturbances in Jerusalem, singling out Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for his silence. 'Where is the National Security Minister? Where is the Prime Minister? Where is Smotrich who is afraid of the Haredi activists? Silence is filth,' he said, according to N12 reporter Eli Hirshman.
Tonight's statement by Yoaz Hendel extends his criticism of the government's handling of Haredi disturbances in Jerusalem. In a previous report by N12, Hendel questioned the absence of both National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, asserting that draft dodgers were receiving backing. The new remarks, published by Channel 12's Eli Hirshman, specifically target Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, accusing him of silence. Hendel's party, Beit Tzioni – HaMiluimnikim, has positioned itself as a voice for reservists and security-first policy, and has previously criticized Smotrich over the dismissal of Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Blot.
3 developments
- DevelopingKicks, spits, curses outside Jerusalem enlistment conference; Hendel says 'silence is filth'
- DevelopingReservists party slams Smotrich: 'Why are you silent?' on Blot dismissal
- DevelopingYoaz Hendel sharply criticizes Defense Minister Israel Katz
- DevelopingReligious Zionist reservists break silence: 'Smotrich refused to meet us, sold us to the Haredim'
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