Bennett Pledges New Police Unit for Violence Against Women
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Naftali Bennett, chairman of the Yamina Party, promised to create a special police unit to combat violence against women and to repeal laws expanding rabbinical court powers and mandating gender segregation in academia. He made these commitments at a WIZO and Women's Lobby conference in Tel Aviv focused on women's rights ahead of the elections. Bennett also stressed the importance of women's service in the IDF and vowed not to compromise their rights.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Naftali Bennett pledged to establish a new police unit focused on violence against women.
- Bennett promised to repeal laws expanding rabbinical court powers and gender segregation in academia.
- He stated that perpetrators, not victims, should change their lives in cases of violence.
- Bennett affirmed that women's rights in the IDF would not be compromised.
- The commitments were made at a WIZO and Women's Lobby conference in Tel Aviv.
- The conference aimed to prioritize women's rights and gender equality in the upcoming elections.
Naftali Bennett, chairman of the Yamina Party, pledged on Sunday to establish a dedicated unit within the police force to exclusively handle cases of violence against women. Speaking at a conference hosted by WIZO and the Women's Lobby in Israel, Bennett stated that the issue of violence against women is his top priority, citing alarming statistics where only one in ten women report abuse and one in one hundred result in conviction. He emphasized that perpetrators, not victims, should be the ones to alter their lives.
Bennett also vowed that a future government led by him would repeal the law expanding the authority of rabbinical courts and the law mandating gender segregation in higher education. He argued that the expansion of rabbinical court powers is discriminatory in practice, particularly for women in the Haredi community who may lack free choice. Regarding gender segregation in academia, he specifically mentioned advanced degree programs.
Furthermore, Bennett addressed the issue of women's service in the IDF, stating that while he supports integrating Haredi men into the military, he will not accept any harm to women's rights. He highlighted that 23% of combat soldiers are women and cited firsthand accounts from October 8th regarding the operational necessity of female combatants.
The conference, held at WIZO headquarters in Tel Aviv, aimed to place women's rights and gender equality at the forefront of the election agenda. Politicians from various parties were invited to answer questions concerning the future of women in Israel, with specific demands made regarding commitments on violence against women, wage gaps, parenting, early childhood care, women's representation in decision-making, gender segregation, and female service in the military.
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