Yishai fights back: "You have to ask for forgiveness" • Watch

Chairman of Ha'am Itanu, Eli Yishai, addressed tonight (Tuesday) for the first time the recording affair in a rally in Sderot.

In his words he denied any connection between him and the publication of the tape: "It is not my way," he said. "Over the last day I chose to remain silent and to act responsibly and politely, despite the difficult times, and let it be clear - this is not my way."

"My way is 'derech eretz kadma laTorah'. I chose to keep quiet because I think this is the right way. But until the moment when they turn things around. When they make me from a lover into an enemy. From the supporter of Maran into a traitor. There are many things on my heart and there are moments you need to tell the truth even if it is a little painful ".

Yishai further criticized Shas leaders who promoted the Oslo Accords and did not carry out the desire of Maran. "Those who should go apologize at Maran's grave are those who criticized him," he said.

"I started the movement," he added, "to prevent Oslo C. In all my years as a messenger of the community, particularly during the difficult years, I went through difficult moments. Maran of blessed memory taught me so. You have to grit your teeth while having the good of the people as your aim. The goal is clear, to do everything I can for the public, with great love for the people of Israel. "

"Maran saw me as his confidant," he explained: "Maran said, "You're welcome with me to Gan Eden".

'בחדרי' גם ברשתות החברתיות - הצטרפו!