MK Kariv Vows to Tackle Food Market Monopolies, Draft Haredim
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
MK Gilad Kariv announced plans to enforce conscription for Haredi men, tackle food market monopolies with potential price controls, and repeal current government legislation. He also pledged to introduce civil marriage and public transportation on Saturdays. Kariv urged young people to vote in the upcoming elections, highlighting the impact of political decisions on their lives.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- MK Gilad Kariv aims to enforce conscription for Haredi men and introduce civil marriage.
- Kariv plans to break up food market monopolies and possibly implement price controls.
- He vowed to repeal legislation from the current government, calling it a 'legal coup'.
- The MK also promised to establish public transportation on Saturdays.
- Kariv urged young Israelis to vote, warning against political apathy.
MK Gilad Kariv of the Democrats party outlined his agenda for the upcoming elections, focusing on issues relevant to young voters. He stated his intention to enforce the conscription law for all 18-year-olds, including the Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) population, while noting an exemption for the Arab population due to IDF needs, advocating instead for their integration into national service.
Kariv criticized the current government's handling of internal security, contrasting it with his party's previous tenure. He pledged to increase police presence on the streets and improve the attractiveness of police careers, addressing concerns about low starting salaries for public service roles, including teachers and social workers.
Regarding the cost of living, Kariv accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of failing to foster genuine free market competition in the food industry, allowing a few major players to dominate. He vowed to introduce real competition and threatened to consider price controls on basic food items if companies repeatedly raise prices, drawing a parallel to the successful cellular market reform.
Kariv also plans to repeal legislation enacted during the current government's term, which he described as a "legal coup," and to re-establish civil marriage and divorce options. He emphasized the need for public transportation on Saturdays and advocated for civil unions, arguing that religious coercion harms both democracy and Judaism.
He concluded by urging young people to vote, despite potential disillusionment with politics, stressing that abstaining allows others to decide their future. Kariv also revealed personal details, including being vegan and a former IDF champion in knowledge of the land.