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Netanyahu Vows Prison for Haredi Draft Dodgers
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a plan to draft 23,000 ultra-Orthodox men over three and a half years, vowing prison for those who refuse service. He aims to pass legislation for this during the election campaign, differentiating between dedicated Torah scholars and others. Netanyahu also warned against splitting the right-wing vote, fearing it could empower a left-wing government.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to enlist 23,000 ultra-Orthodox men over three and a half years.
- Netanyahu vowed prison for those who refuse military service, stating "We will die rather than enlist."
- The proposed law would distinguish between those who study Torah full-time and those who do not.
- Netanyahu criticized rivals' proposal for 5,000 ultra-Orthodox enlistments.
- He warned against splitting the right-wing vote, fearing a left-wing government outcome.
- The Prime Minister believes more Knesset seats will enable passage of the enlistment law.
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