Ben-Gvir Accuses Haredi Politicians of Cynicism and Neglect
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sent an open letter to Haredi political leaders, accusing them of a cynical campaign to distract from their own failures. He claims they neglected their constituents' needs for four years, focusing instead on appointments and political maneuvering. Ben-Gvir contrasts this with his own efforts to aid the Haredi community, including facilitating enlistment and supporting relevant legislation. He urges them to respect their voters and address their real concerns.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused Haredi political leaders of a cynical campaign to deflect from their own failures.
- Ben-Gvir claims Haredi politicians neglected their constituents' needs for four years, prioritizing appointments over real issues.
- He highlighted his own actions, such as facilitating Haredi enlistment and supporting legislation, as beneficial to the community.
- Ben-Gvir stated that Haredi leaders recently sought to coordinate campaigns with him, asking him to focus on undecided voters.
- He urged Haredi politicians to respect their voters' intelligence and address the community's genuine concerns.
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has penned an open letter to the leaders of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) political parties, accusing them of orchestrating a staged campaign against him out of "concern" for their constituents. Ben-Gvir claims this is a cynical political maneuver to deflect attention from their own perceived failures and inaction on behalf of the Haredi public during the past Knesset term.
He asserts that Haredi politicians are seeking a scapegoat for the public's anger over issues such as conscription, budgets, childcare, housing, and other unmet needs. Ben-Gvir argues that instead of addressing these real problems, the Haredi leadership focused on securing positions and appointments, even opposing his early calls to dismiss the Attorney General, believing they could manage her. He contends this approach has led to the current difficult situation.
Ben-Gvir further criticizes the Haredi parties for their alleged fear of the 'Jerusalem Faction' (a segment of the ultra-Orthodox community), which he claims prevents them from calling for the conscription of those not engaged in Torah study. He contrasts this with his own efforts, stating he has facilitated the enlistment of 1,400 Haredi individuals into the police and prison service, and supported legislation for separate-sex university studies, which he says the Haredi parties boycotted.
He highlights his own actions benefiting the Haredi sector, including advocating for their rights in various locations, demanding equal treatment for Haredi protesters, banning the use of skunk spray against them, and approving housing zones for them. Ben-Gvir also claims that senior figures in Haredi parties recently approached him to coordinate campaigns, asking him not to target their voters but to focus on attracting undecided Haredi voters to the right-wing bloc, an agreement he claims to have honored.
Ben-Gvir concludes by urging Haredi politicians to respect their voters' intelligence, stop spreading falsehoods, and focus on the community's genuine concerns, suggesting that genuine respect and work on their behalf would earn them greater appreciation.
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