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US Ambassador Rebukes Israeli Minister’s Anti-Reform Attack

5/24/2026

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U.S. Ambassador Yechiel Leiter publicly rebuked Social Equality Minister Mai Golan for attacking Reform MK Gilad Kariv.
Leiter said he will meet Reform Jewish leaders to apologize for Golan’s remarks.
Golan accused Kariv of “marrying dogs,” mocked his involvement with Women of the Wall, and praised convicted council member Rafi Kedoshim.
Kariv said Golan’s comments defamed millions of Reform Jews worldwide and called the attack antisemitic.

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U.S. Ambassador Yechiel Leiter publicly rebuked Social Equality Minister Mai Golan for attacking Reform MK Gilad Kariv.
Leiter said he will meet Reform Jewish leaders to apologize for Golan’s remarks.
Golan accused Kariv of “marrying dogs,” mocked his involvement with Women of the Wall, and praised convicted council member Rafi Kedoshim.
Kariv said Golan’s comments defamed millions of Reform Jews worldwide and called the attack antisemitic.