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In November 2014, at a tense time in Jerusalem, Peretz caused a public controversy by announcing that the [[Temple Mount]] has no religious significance to the Muslim religion. He was quoted as saying, "“Ninety percent of the Arabs don’t know a thing about the Koran. I tell you with full authority. We know better than many of them."<ref>Levinson, Chaim 'Chief IDF Rabbi: Temple Mount not for Muslims'(Nov 28, 2014) Haaretz"http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/.premium-1.628969</ref> The IDF quickly distanced itself from the rabbi's statements and stated,"The rabbi is sorry if his remarks offended the Arab population."<ref>"'IDF chief rabbi: 90% of Muslims don’t know Quran contents'(Nov 28, 2014) Time of Israel</ref> The [[Jerusalem Post]] characterized Peretz's |
In November 2014, at a tense time in Jerusalem, Peretz caused a public controversy by announcing that the [[Temple Mount]] has no religious significance to the Muslim religion. He was quoted as saying, "“Ninety percent of the Arabs don’t know a thing about the Koran. I tell you with full authority. We know better than many of them."<ref>Levinson, Chaim 'Chief IDF Rabbi: Temple Mount not for Muslims'(Nov 28, 2014) Haaretz"http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/.premium-1.628969</ref> The IDF quickly distanced itself from the rabbi's statements and stated,"The rabbi is sorry if his remarks offended the Arab population."<ref>"'IDF chief rabbi: 90% of Muslims don’t know Quran contents'(Nov 28, 2014) Time of Israel</ref> The [[Jerusalem Post]] characterized Peretz's comments as "explosive."<ref>"'Chief IDF Rabbi: Muslims pray with face to Mecca, back to Jerusalem'(Nov 28, 2014) The Jerusalem Post"http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4597293,00.html</ref> |
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| Born | 1956 Jerusalem |
| Allegiance | Israel |
| Service/ | Israel Defense Forces |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | Military Rabbinate |
Rafi Peretz (Hebrew: רפי פרץ; born 1956) is an israeli former milatary officer who served as the Chief Military Rabbi of the Israel Defense Forces, succeeding Rabbi Avichai Rontzki in mid-2010.[1][2]
Prior to being promoted to the rank of brigadier general, Peretz was the head of the Otzem Pre-Military Academy in Yated, which was relocated from Bnei Atzmon, where he established it in 1993 and a major (reserves) in the Israeli Air Force, where he served as a helicopter pilot.
He was elected to lead The Jewish Home party (pending the outcome of a vote) on 3 February 2019.[3]
Controversy
In November 2014, at a tense time in Jerusalem, Peretz caused a public controversy by announcing that the Temple Mount has no religious significance to the Muslim religion. He was quoted as saying, "“Ninety percent of the Arabs don’t know a thing about the Koran. I tell you with full authority. We know better than many of them."[4] The IDF quickly distanced itself from the rabbi's statements and stated,"The rabbi is sorry if his remarks offended the Arab population."[5] The Jerusalem Post characterized Peretz's comments as "explosive."[6]
References
- ^ הרב רונצקי יסיים תפקידו בקיץ. Israel National News (in Hebrew). 2009-12-29. Retrieved 2009-12-29.
- ^ Gedalyahu, Tzvi Ben (26 January 2010). "Rafi Peretz New Chief Rabbi of IDF: Rabbi Rafi Peretz, who danced with expulsion soldiers in Gush Katif to show unity of IDF, will replace Rabbi Ronsky". Israel National News.
- ^ Lahav Harkov (3 February 2019). "Former IDF chief rabbi Rafi Peretz elected to lead Bayit Yehudi". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
{{cite news}}: Text "language en" ignored (help) - ^ Levinson, Chaim 'Chief IDF Rabbi: Temple Mount not for Muslims'(Nov 28, 2014) Haaretz"http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/.premium-1.628969
- ^ "'IDF chief rabbi: 90% of Muslims don’t know Quran contents'(Nov 28, 2014) Time of Israel
- ^ "'Chief IDF Rabbi: Muslims pray with face to Mecca, back to Jerusalem'(Nov 28, 2014) The Jerusalem Post"http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4597293,00.html
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