Suryaa Now International Desk: Israeli-American rabbi (Jewish religious teacher) Yossi Mizrachi has been severely... Israeli-American rabbi (Jewish religious leader) Yossi Mizrachi is facing fierce opposition for his controversial and inappropriate comments on Hindu religious beliefs, Gopuja. A video of a speech has gone viral on social media, prompting strong protests from various quarters in India as well as in Israel. Netizens and many international representatives expressed their anger that his comments were racist and insulting the beliefs of other religions.
In the viral video, Mizrachi mentioned an Indian who had previously worked for his social media management. In that context, the most offensive comparisons were made, mocking the way and traditions of the Hindu community worshiping cows. In the video, he was seen laughing and making inappropriate comments about traffic conditions in Delhi and insulting Indian doctors. After this speech came out, there was severe criticism from netizens as well as Israeli intellectuals.
Israeli writer and researcher Isaiah Rosenman responded by saying that such hateful comments are causing serious damage to Israel's image at the international level. He reminded that Mizrachi has a history of insulting many groups in the past. On the other hand, the Ambassador of Palestine in India, Abdullah M Abu Shawesh, also indirectly responded to this development and stated that insulting any religious beliefs is dangerous for the existence of the society and condemns the discriminatory attitude.