Israeli minister condemns colleague for mocking Russian-speaking citizens’ accent

Avigdor Liberman sharply criticised Amichai Chikli after the minister mocked his Russian accent, triggering widespread public backlash. Liberman accused Chikli of insulting over one million Russian-speaking Israelis through the derisive comments. The incident has drawn criticism from various political quarters over respect for minority communities in government.

Sources: Jerusalem Post

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