Olympic medallist Peter Paltchik has condemned Interior Minister Amichay Chikli for mocking the Russian accent of Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman during a radio interview, calling Chikli’s remarks ‘offensive mockery’ of an entire community. Paltchik, himself from a Russian-speaking background, demanded a public apology, stating the minister ridiculed the accent of his own heritage. The incident sparked criticism from public figures over the minister’s conduct.

Sources: Israel Hayom