Shas Chairman Deri Claims IDF Doesn't Want Haredi Soldiers
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri claimed the IDF does not want Haredi soldiers, stating the army prefers a secular force and that recruitment is the IDF's problem. He believes the military faces significant challenges integrating religious soldiers.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri claims the IDF doesn't want Haredi soldiers.
- Deri stated the army prefers a secular force.
- He believes Haredi soldiers cause the IDF headaches.
- Deri said the IDF must handle Haredi recruitment.
- He suggested the military isn't committed to integrating them.
Aryeh Deri, chairman of the Shas party, stated in an interview with Kol Barama radio that the Israeli military does not desire Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) soldiers, asserting it causes the IDF significant headaches. Deri claimed the army prefers a secular force and that it is the IDF's responsibility to address the recruitment of Haredi men, not his to call for their enlistment.
He further elaborated that the military's reluctance stems from the operational and logistical challenges Haredi soldiers present, particularly concerning religious observance and dietary laws. Deri suggested that the IDF's current approach is not conducive to integrating soldiers with strict religious lifestyles. He implied that the military leadership is not genuinely committed to facilitating the service of Haredi individuals.
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