Haaretz Podcast Wedding wars: Inside the battle over Netanyahu's son's lavish celebration
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Jun 12, 2025 In this engaging discussion, journalist Rachel Fink delves into the controversy surrounding Avner Netanyahu’s extravagant wedding amidst ongoing conflict in Gaza. She explains how anti-war protesters plan to disrupt the celebration, viewing it as an insensitive act during a humanitarian crisis. While some argue against protesting personal events, fearing backlash, Fink illustrates the deep divisions in Israeli society regarding the balance between public dissent and private joy. The wedding becomes a symbol of broader societal tensions and emotional turmoil.
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Avner Netanyahu's Lavish Wedding Plans
- Avner Netanyahu's wedding is planned at Ronit's Farm, a luxurious venue for celebrities and politicians' families.
- The couple postponed the wedding due to the war and faced protests even at pre-wedding events.
Evolving Protest Plans
- Protesters originally planned to disrupt the wedding at a large scale with loud protests.
- Due to public pushback, they toned down the protest but still call for disruption to highlight insensitivity of lavish celebrations during wartime.
Debate on Wedding Protest Tactics
- The wedding protest has divided opinions even among Netanyahu critics—some think personal celebrations should remain private.
- Many fear disrupting it could backfire and play into Netanyahu's narrative of protesters lacking decency.