Ex-Minister Warns Haredi Public Against Wasted Votes
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Former Minister Michael Malchieli is urging the Haredi public to vote in the upcoming elections to prevent a loss of votes for the right-wing bloc. He warned that abstaining or voting for parties that won't pass the threshold strengthens the left and could lead to judicial appointments detrimental to the country's Jewish character. Malchieli emphasized that these appointments, including to the Supreme Court, will shape Israel for decades.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Minister Michael Malchieli warned the Haredi public against wasting votes in the upcoming elections.
- He stated that abstaining from voting or supporting small parties strengthens the left-wing bloc.
- Malchieli expressed concern over potential judicial appointments that could shape the country for 30 years.
- He cited Yair Golan's rhetoric as an example of the threat from the left.
- The former minister called the election a struggle for the Jewish identity of the state.
Former Minister Michael Malchieli has issued a stark warning to the Haredi public regarding the upcoming elections, cautioning that abstaining from voting or supporting parties unlikely to pass the electoral threshold could lead to a loss of votes for the right-wing bloc. In an interview with Kol Chai radio, Malchieli expressed concern over the potential strengthening of the left and the impact of judicial appointments on the country's future.
Malchieli argued that a disaffected Haredi voter choosing to stay home or vote for a fringe party effectively aids the left. He stated, "Every vote that goes to waste diminishes the strength of the faithful camp and actively grants power to Golan, Lapid, Lieberman, and Bennett." He characterized the election as a direct struggle for the identity of the Jewish state and for "the honor of heaven."
He further criticized the judicial system, suggesting it obstructs right-wing initiatives while facilitating left-wing ones. Malchieli recalled that when a minister sought to dismantle the Kashrut and Rabbinate systems, the process was swift, implying a different standard applied to his bloc.
Looking ahead, Malchieli highlighted critical appointments expected in the next term, including Supreme Court justices, a government legal advisor, a state attorney, and a state comptroller. He warned that if the right-wing bloc is not sufficiently empowered, the Haredi public could face appointments that shape the country in a "disconnected spirit" for the next three decades.
