Minister Faces Ouster After Anti-Zionist Dance Video

Israeli Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf is facing significant backlash after a video surfaced showing him dancing to an anti-Zionist song at his nephew's wedding, which includes lyrics rejecting military enlistment and the Israeli government. The incident has sparked bipartisan outrage, with both coalition members and opposition leaders demanding his dismissal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Goldknopf for disavowing the song, stating there is no place for such sentiments against IDF service, while Goldknopf apologized, expressing regret over his participation. The song, associated with the anti-Zionist Haredi sect Neturei Karta, has gained traction in ultra-Orthodox circles, intensifying debates over military service exemptions for Haredi Jews. Opposition Leader Yair Lapid criticized Netanyahu for not taking firmer action, arguing that a minister endorsing anti-Israel sentiments should be removed immediately. The situation reflects ongoing tensions within Israeli society regarding military service and the ultra-Orthodox community's role in it.