Israel Matzav: In Israel, it's okay to say Haredim are 'sub-human'

In Israel, it's okay to say Haredim are 'sub-human'

God forbid you should make any racist comments about Arabs, but you can refer to Haredim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) the same way the Nazis did and you won't lose your job.

Following a discussion on Haredi-religious opposition to the building of a hospital ward on ancient graves, Channel 10 news anchor Yakov Alon introduced the next story by saying "and from Haredim we will now move on to human beings" (mi haredim naavor le ananashim).

MK Michael Ben-Ari slammed Alon for the racist remarks saying the comments revealed moral bankruptcy and said that Channel 10 broadcasts promote hatred in Israeli society. Channel 10 said in response that the anchor meant to say "and from graves we will now move on to human beings" (mi kevarim naavor le ananashim), but the station has yet to apologize.

Ben-Ari is not part of the coalition and nothing will come of his criticism. I guarantee you that Alon will suffer no consequences.

In a radio interview on Monday, he called his remarks a 'mistake.' Ta'iti (I made a mistake) is the excuse for everything in this country. I made a mistake and therefore I shouldn't suffer any consequences. If they suspend Alon for even one day I'll be shocked.

Israel Matzav: In Israel, it's okay to say Haredim are 'sub-human'