Shas Party Leader Accuses IDF of Reluctance to Draft Ultra-Orthodox Men
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Shas party chairman Aryeh Deri accused the IDF of not truly wanting to draft ultra-Orthodox men, amidst a contentious national debate over conscription exemptions for yeshiva students.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Shas leader Aryeh Deri claims IDF lacks real interest in drafting Haredi men.
- Deri places recruitment responsibility directly on the IDF.
- The statement occurs during a sensitive Israeli political debate on Haredi conscription.
- Some parties demand universal conscription, while Haredi parties defend exemptions.
Aryeh Deri, chairman of the ultra-Orthodox Shas party, stated Thursday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) does not genuinely desire to integrate young Haredi men into its ranks. "The army is not truly interested in enlisting the Orthodox," Deri said in an interview with Haredi radio station Kol Barama. He asserted that the responsibility for recruiting young men who do not study Torah falls directly on the IDF.
Deri's remarks come amid a heated debate in Israel over the conscription of the ultra-Orthodox population, a highly sensitive political issue. Several political parties are pushing for legislation that would require all draft-eligible young men to participate in national service. Conversely, ultra-Orthodox parties advocate for maintaining exemptions for yeshiva students.
The controversy highlights the ongoing tension between secular and religious segments of Israeli society regarding military service obligations.
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