Haredi Party Leader Attacks Bennett, Lapid on IDF Draft, Vows Support for Netanyahu
Moti Lightner, chairman of the Haredi Public party, has set a goal of at least two Knesset seats in the upcoming elections. In an interview with Yishai Cohen on Kikar HaShabbat, Lightner strongly criticized former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, labeling them "populists and blabbermouths" who did nothing to draft Haredim into the IDF. He pledged his party's support exclusively for Benjamin Netanyahu.
Lightner also addressed the sensitive issue of Haredi conscription, stating his party's intention to cancel sanctions related to draft evasion and expand existing Haredi tracks within the military. He asserted that his party would not be funded by the 'Kaplan' group, dismissing such claims.
Furthermore, Lightner explained his decision not to include women on his party's list, emphasizing that his party represents the Haredi sector. He urged all potential voters to consult their rabbis before casting their ballots for his party.
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