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Haredi Leader Compares Community to 'Islamic Jihad Branch,' Warns of State Collapse
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He warned that labeling Haredim as an "Islamic Jihad branch" would lead to the state's collapse.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Asher stated that Haredim are being portrayed as a "fifth column" and an "Islamic Jihad branch."
- He attributed the Haredi stance on military conscription to faith-based reasons.
- Asher compared the Haredi community's stance to the Arab public's refusal to enlist due to nationalism.
- He warned that such perceptions would lead to the disintegration of the state.
Asher drew a parallel between the Haredi community and the Arab public, noting that Arab citizens are educated not to enlist due to nationalism, not religion. He expressed offense at the characterization of Haredim as a "demon" or an "Islamic Jihad branch," warning that such perceptions and treatment would lead to the "disintegration of the state."
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