Shas rabbi ordered haredi IDF commander to resign from military - report
A rabbi reportedly told the commander to “leave the IDF because it is at war with the people of the Torah,” and warned that his family’s social standing may be harmed due to his position in the army.
A haredi commander in an elite IDF unit has resigned following orders from senior Shas party rabbi Rabbi Avraham Salim, according to a report by KAN News. Salim reportedly instructed the commander to leave the military due to his role in a unit at war with the people of the Torah and warned that his family's social standing may suffer as a result.
The incident has sparked criticism from political figures, with Democrats MK Naama Lazimi accusing both the rabbi and the commander of attempting to avoid mandatory military service and weaken the IDF. Zionist Home-The Reservists party spokesman Yoaz Hendel also condemned the situation, calling for the Haredi public to "come to its senses" and emphasizing the importance of supporting the foundation of Israel's existence.
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