Ultra-Orthodox Draft Protests Harm Security, Opposition Claims
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael! party, criticized ultra-Orthodox protests blocking roads, stating they harm Israeli security and that the government cultivates chaos. Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, also condemned the protests, calling the participants "draft-dodging partners" and promising jail time for road blockers and full support for soldiers if his party were in power.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot stated ultra-Orthodox protests harm Israeli security and the government cultivates chaos.
- Avigdor Lieberman vowed to jail road blockers and support soldiers if his party gained power.
- Protesters are blocking roads and harassing citizens returning from work, according to Lieberman.
- Eisenkot believes the government is weakening the IDF by not addressing draft dodging.
- Lieberman suggested an end to the protests by October 27th.
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