His remarks were condemned as racist .
His remarks were criticized by then President of Israel , Moshe Katsav , members of the Moroccan community , and representatives of the Shas Party , as well as Mizrahi musicians such as Margalit Tzan'ani .
His remarks were condemned as racist and criticized by then President of Israel , Moshe Katsav , members of the Moroccan community , and representatives of the Shas Party , as well as Mizrahi musicians such as Margalit Tzan'ani .