Shas MK Admits Party Sought to Avoid Controversies During Term
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Shas party's Knesset Member Yinon Azulai admitted the party aimed to avoid controversies during their term, including efforts to pass an equal conscription law. Azulai declined to condemn Rabbi Landau's remarks against IDF soldiers but urged police restraint. He expressed cautious optimism about Shas's political future, citing public support beyond the conscription issue.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Shas MK Yinon Azulai admitted the party sought to avoid controversies during their term.
- Azulai declined to condemn Rabbi Landau's remarks against IDF soldiers.
- The party aimed to pass a law for equal conscription for everyone.
- Azulai urged police to show restraint during tense situations.
- He expressed cautious optimism about Shas's electoral prospects.
- Azulai stated public support for Shas extends beyond the conscription law.
Member of Knesset Yinon Azulai of the Shas party acknowledged that his party aimed to prevent controversial incidents during their current term in office. Speaking on 103FM radio, Azulai declined to condemn remarks made by Rabbi Landau against IDF soldiers. He also commented on Shas's political standing with elections approaching in three weeks.
Azulai stated that police officers should also exercise restraint, noting that while the situation was tense, it should not have escalated to violence. "We wanted to avoid these scenes this term, which is why we wanted to pass a law for equal conscription for everyone," he said, referring to the party's efforts regarding military service.
When pressed about Rabbi Landau, Azulai refused to interpret the rabbi's words, drawing a parallel to not interpreting comments made by others against the Haredi public. "You said about the Haredi public that they hate Israel," Azulai retorted to the interviewer, referencing remarks made by the interviewer.
Addressing Shas's political prospects, Azulai expressed a cautious optimism, citing poll numbers suggesting seven or eight mandates. He asserted that the party would achieve more, based on his interactions with the public, who he believes understand that issues extend beyond the conscription law, encompassing "the legacy of Maran" and "Judaism in the State of Israel."
