In a recent article, political commentator Amit Segal has analyzed the events surrounding the Yom Kippur storm and highlighted the biggest loser in the whole situation. According to Segal, the debate over prayers and the closure of synagogues has created a divide between Jews and Israelis, with the Jewish community having a clear majority for many years.
Segal pointed out that Benny Gantz, leader of the Israel Resilience Party, is the main loser in this scenario since his voters are divided on this issue. Gantz even posted a message on social media that seemed like a plea to avoid taking a clear stance on the matter. However, under pressure from the polls, he eventually had to condemn the prayer foils.
The confrontation between Yisrael Zaira from Rasheed Yehudi and Ron Huldai and Asaf Zamir from the Tel Aviv Municipality has garnered public attention, and according to Segal, the majority of the public supports separate prayers.
It is clear that the Yom Kippur storm has ignited a heated debate within the Jewish and Israeli communities regarding prayers and synagogue closures. The outcome of this debate remains to be seen, but it is evident that the public has already taken sides in this divisive issue.