Ben-Gvir Accuses Haredi Parties of Cynical Politics Ahead of Elections
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sent an open letter to Haredi party leaders Shas and United Torah Judaism, accusing them of failing the Haredi public and engaging in cynical politics. Ben-Gvir revealed private discussions with rabbis about their fear of a radical faction, questioning why they are "heroes" against him but not against that faction. The letter comes less than three weeks before elections amid sharp attacks on Ben-Gvir from these parties.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused Haredi parties of failing the Haredi public and engaging in cynical politics.
- Ben-Gvir revealed private conversations with leading rabbis about their fear of a radical Haredi faction.
- He questioned why the Haredi leaders were "heroes" against him but not against the feared faction.
- The open letter was sent to Shas and United Torah Judaism leaders less than three weeks before elections.
- The exchange occurs amid sharp attacks on Ben-Gvir from the Haredi parties.
Less than three weeks before elections, National Security Minister and Otzma Yehudit Chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir has sent an unusual open letter to the leaders of the Haredi parties Shas and United Torah Judaism. The letter comes amid sharp attacks against Ben-Gvir from these factions. In it, Ben-Gvir accuses the Haredi parties of complete failure in addressing the needs of the Haredi public. He also revealed details from closed-door conversations with "Gedolei Yisrael" (leading rabbis), stating that they had explained to him their fear of "the faction," implying a radical Haredi faction. Ben-Gvir then directly challenged the Haredi leaders, asking, "So against me you are heroes?!" He characterized their actions as a cynical political maneuver intended to divert attention from their own perceived failures. The letter suggests that the Haredi parties are only brave enough to attack him, while they are afraid of other elements within their community.
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