Shas Chairman Deri Admits No Solution for Conscription, Says Rabbis Advised to Stall
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Shas party chairman Aryeh Deri admitted in a closed meeting that there is no solution to the military conscription issue for yeshiva students, stating that rabbis advised to "gain time." This comes as Shas publicly emphasizes its Zionist credentials and support for IDF soldiers. Deri's comments reveal a potential disconnect between the party's public messaging and its internal strategy regarding the sensitive conscription law.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri stated there is no solution to the military conscription problem.
- Deri revealed that rabbis instructed the party to "gain time" on the conscription issue.
- The remarks were made at a closed event in Modi'in Illit.
- Deri's comments contrast with Shas's public campaign highlighting its Zionism.
- The party has recently shown support for IDF soldiers publicly.
Aryeh Deri, the chairman of the Shas party, has been recorded admitting that there is no solution to the issue of military conscription for yeshiva students. Speaking at a closed event in Modi'in Illit, Deri stated, "It is impossible to solve the problem. The rabbis' instruction was to gain time." This statement contrasts sharply with Shas's public image, which has recently emphasized the party's Zionism and shown support for IDF soldiers.
Deri's remarks suggest a behind-the-scenes strategy by Shas to delay addressing the conscription law, while publicly projecting a different stance. The party has been actively campaigning to highlight its patriotic credentials, a move that appears to be at odds with the internal discussions revealed by Deri's comments.
