Smotrich: Peretz enduring 'lynch' over remarks in support of conversion therapy

After remaining silent for nearly 24 hours, the No. 2 MK in the party of Rafi Peretz says that the education minister has been enduring a “lynch” as a result of his comments in support of gay conversion therapy.

“I’ve known for a while now that freedom of expression in the State of Israel is reserved for only one side. The lynch that Rabbi Rafi is enduring is unacceptable. The conduct is dictatorial and we have to defend freedom of expression. You must not call for a minister’s resignation because he said something you do not like. Every person in Israel must be able to say his opinion without fear. No one will be silenced,” Smotrich tells Ynet.