Opposition MKs Demand from Isman: Investigate the Rabbi Who Declared "Rodef"
MKs Ofer Cassif and Michal Rozin turned to the State Attorney demanding an investigation into Rabbi Gedaliah Axelrod following the publication of a "Rodef" decree against supporters of a government relying on Arab parties. Rozin:…
Assessment
Two opposition lawmakers are pressing the state attorney to open a criminal investigation into a rabbi who invoked a medieval Jewish legal category against government supporters who rely on Arab parties. The demand cites historical precedent: one MK notes that similar rhetoric previously ended with a prime minister's assassination. The question is whether the statement crosses from protected speech into incitement, and whether the legal system will treat it as such.