Netanyahu Warns Rabbis of Left-Wing Threat to Yeshivas
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned religious Zionist rabbis that the left-wing bloc could close yeshivas and establish a Palestinian state. He spoke at a conference in Jerusalem attended by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and organized by Yisrael Gantz. Netanyahu urged attendees to vote for the right-wing, stating "It's either right or Palestine." The events aimed to coordinate efforts to boost right-wing voter turnout for upcoming elections.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned rabbis that the left could close yeshivas and settlements.
- Netanyahu stated the upcoming elections are "more fateful than ever" due to left-wing extremism.
- He urged a vote for the right-wing, declaring "It's either right or Palestine."
- The Prime Minister's remarks were made at a conference of Religious Zionist rabbis in Jerusalem.
- The events aimed to coordinate efforts to increase right-wing voter turnout.
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich also attended the conference.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned religious Zionist rabbis on Thursday that the left-wing political bloc poses a grave threat to religious institutions, potentially leading to the closure of yeshivas. Speaking at a conference of Religious Zionist rabbis in Jerusalem, Netanyahu characterized the upcoming elections as "more fateful than ever" due to what he described as "extremism on the left."
He specifically cautioned against the possibility of yeshivas being shut down, settlements being evacuated, the establishment of a Palestinian state, and concessions in Gaza. Netanyahu framed his message as a defense of yeshivas and the Torah world, alongside political and security concerns, urging attendees to vote for the right-wing bloc, stating, "It's either right or Palestine."
The conference, held at the Ramada Hotel, was attended by Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. It was organized by Yisrael Gantz, head of the Benjamin Regional Council and chairman of the Yesha Council, who is leading efforts to increase right-wing voter turnout. The meeting aimed to coordinate joint actions and establish a structured campaign to mobilize support ahead of the elections.
Later that day, Gantz also initiated a larger event involving Netanyahu, Smotrich, numerous mayors from Judea and Samaria, and prominent right-wing activists from across the country.
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