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Haredi jailed for offering to spy for Iran
Aviel Magnezi
Published: 28.01.14, 15:09
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1. In the USA he would have gotten life
Al   (01.28.14)
In Israel he gets a slap on the wrist and conjugal visits from his parshiva excuse of a partner. He deserves life in prison, nothing less. Let him rot.
2. is this what his Torah is .
a ash ,   nyc   (01.28.14)
is this what his Torah is . the haredim are making such a chillul hashem at themselves . is this their torah
3. There's a better sentence
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (01.28.14)
Sentence him to deportation to Iran. That's a life sentence. Let him follow his heart and take the rest of his scum-sucking cult with him. The Neturei Karta are NOT Jews. Please do not describe them as such.
4. Imply capital punishment 4 these cases
David ,   Montreal, Canada   (01.28.14)
5. #2 This is a case of another BT
Sherry ,   Holon   (01.28.14)
Before pointing your finger at haredim and Torah, do some research. MOST OF THE TIME you can easily blame the Education Ministers in Israel for these corrupt individuals. This guy is another one who got his education in Israel's secular public school. For your information, there was never a haredi born spy.
6. Shows they are crazy.
Kolboynik ,   Baltimore, MD   (01.28.14)
Israel has to monitor ALL of them from now on! Cant take chances. -- I have seen their crazy videos on youtube.
7. To the wanna be spy
Steve Goodman ,   Israel   (01.28.14)
when you get out, come and visit me, I will even let you make the first move.....then I will show you what a true believer in HaShem can do.
8. willing to spy for Iran
jenifer ,   jerusalem, Israel   (01.28.14)
concerning the person wiling to spy for Iran, he should be deported to Iran at HIS expense, and not allowed to come back to Israel
9. The best punishment
Shalom ,   Ashdod, IL   (01.28.14)
is to serve him in jail non-kosher food that was cooked and supervised by a Persian and when he finishes his term in jail they should depose him to Gaza to live next to his friends. He should never be allowed to be buried in the holy land of Israel.
10. Why only 4.5 years?
Avi   (01.28.14)
11. He'd Fit Right In At J Street
Seth ,   Washington, DC   (01.28.14)
12. Simple Question
Bored Lawyer ,   Clifton, NJ USA   (01.28.14)
What information, exactly, did this guy give or try to give to Iran? The price of kugel in Meah Shearim? It does not sound like he had a job with the IDF, Mossad or any other governmental body. So what access to secret or confidential information did he have? If the answer is none, then what kind of "espionage" could he engage in? Maybe that is why he got off on a light sentence. He is a disgusting individual, but that is not a crime. So far, the criminal element here seems a stretch.
13. Naturei karta - a sick cult
Madeleine ,   Israel   (01.28.14)
The whole of naturei Karta should be outlawed. They are a disgrace on the nation and an insult to Judaism. they have visited Iran, shaken hands with Ahmedinejad and offered to harm Israel. These people, as do many ultra-orthodox, consider themselves a whole lot better than secular jews, which is why, when they commit any crime, we seculars point our fingers. You haredim are absolutely no better than anyone else, and in fact a lot worse because of your hypocrisy and holier-than-thou attitude.
14. Change the secular education system in Israel so that BTs
A   (01.28.14)
coming out of there will be normal. Why are all these case from BTs?
15. What kind of secrets could he sell to Iranians? ,...
split ,   US   (01.28.14)
How to screw up the taxpayer ? ,...
16. Has Israel insufficient enemies?
Alexander Scheiner ,   Israel   (01.28.14)
Beside the obscure sect of Neturei Karta other enemies of our Jewish State Israel and its people are Jewish NGOs such as NIF, JewsForPeace, RHR, Btselem and the most infamous of all and the mother behind all hatred against Israel: the JVJP.CH, supporting Israels enemies, the PA, PLO, Hamas and mastermind of BDS.
17. There was a much clever way
TC   (01.28.14)
The Mossad should use him to transfer chosen info to the Iranians. And of course not publish this in the media. :-)
18. Doesn't recognize the state, but travels on its passport?
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (01.28.14)
My understanding was the NT don't consider themselves "citizens"; their lack of loyalty to the state isn't in dispute. Were it possible, I'd have them issued "exit only" travel documents. Let them wander the nations ruled by "goyim" they prefer; just don't grant them asylum in the US. I live in a very mixed neighborhood, but about the only time I see anyone in haredi garb is when there's a pro-Palestinian/anti-Israel rally at the nearby college. I also saw a few of them on a street corner near last year's AIPAC conference - speaking against Israel of course. Most folks were ignoring them.
19. Sarah B
zionist forever   (01.28.14)
When there was a terror attack on a Chabad House in Mumbai in 2008 the rest of the world expressed their sorrows but NK issued a leaflet blaming it on Chabad saying: Filthy deplorable traitors - the cursed zionists that are your friends the Chabad movement has been issued with a false national sentiment and then criticised them for and criticised them for letting Jews stay in their centres without differentiating between right wrong, pure, impure and a person who joins another religion is a believer and heretic. They go out protesting with anti Israel banners on Saturday mornings. They meet with Ahmandinejad & Arafat they don't want 2 states for palestinians they want a single state where Jews are ruled over by the palestinians. At the same time of course they enjoy the benefits living in Israel provides, can't see them going to live in Gaza under Hamas rule as Jews should be rather than in a country where Jews rule.
20. Deport him to Iran.
sg ,   Teaneck   (01.28.14)
21. Better to live next door to Hamas terrorist than a NK rabbi
zionist forever   (01.28.14)
Giving this man just 4.5 years for offering to spy for Iran is a slap on the wrist and is not going to deter others from these sick NK people wanting to betray the country. The so called good Jew wants to put the lives of millions of Jews at risk by betraying the country to a country that on numerous times has threatened to destroy Israel and wants nuclear weapons. Is always boasting about the capabilities of their new missiles and how they can hit Israel. Its one thing not to recognise Israel thats personal choice but to offer to spy for an enemy state is treason and for that he belongs in jail for a very long time not just 4.5 years and if NK hate Israel so much then let then leave find somebody who does want dregs of society like them.
22. Oh what a surprise another haredi
Haim ,   TA   (01.28.14)
About time this mental disease known as religion was banned
23. Its a shame that treason....
(01.28.14)
doesn't carry the death penalty in Israel.
24. 21 - on numerous times has threatened to destroy Israel ,...
split ,   US   (01.28.14)
Who and when? Nothing less than a transcript of the speech, please ,...
25. Nice, if they cought u,
Marian ,   Romania   (01.28.14)
u stay 3 years, if they don't, u make 3 million $
26. Neturei Karta
Ora   (01.28.14)
As a person who is completely secular, I neverthess find myself defending the haredi public. Yes, Neturei Karta are despicable but not all the haredim are Neturei Karta. Don't tar them all with the same brush. Yad Sarah, which does such wonderful work, was founded by haredim. Zaka, which collects the body parts of terrorist victims are haredi. The haredim also have soup kitchens to help the poor and more. So yes, some haredim are beyond the pale but so are some seculars, so please don't generalize.
27. Uh, we KNOW that, Ora
Linichka ,   Gdynia, Poland   (01.28.14)
Sarah B. is right: NK cultists are NOT Jews.
28. Spy
Edouard ,   Montreal   (02.01.14)
They have the right not want to be Zionist But spying is a crime, ask Americans where mr pollack is, and for how long his has green in jail Let make an example of this guy and let him spend the rest if his life in jail His friend will think twice before sound the same mistake
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