Smotrich Criticizes Haredi Opposition to Draft, Calls Them Ungrateful
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized the haredi community's opposition to Zionism and military conscription, calling them "ungrateful to G-d." He believes change on enlistment must be achieved through persuasion, not force, and expressed pain over the issue. Smotrich also responded to comments attributed to Rabbi Dov Lando, stating he prays for repentance rather than directly engaging with Torah sages.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called the haredi community "ungrateful to G-d" for opposing Zionism and the draft.
- Smotrich believes changes to haredi military conscription must come through persuasion, not force.
- He questioned how one can be haredi given the success of the Zionist enterprise.
- Smotrich drew a parallel between Rabbi Dov Lando's alleged comments and settlers burning houses.
- He stated he prays for Rabbi Lando's repentance instead of responding to Torah sages.
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