United Chairman Open to Meeting Eisenkot Post-Election
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Asher stated that trust in Prime Minister Netanyahu has been significantly damaged regarding the conscription law. He emphasized that the party will not join a government without the law passing and criticized Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for his comments about the Haredi public.
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- Asher stated his party has not yet decided on supporting any candidate for prime minister.
- Trust in Prime Minister Netanyahu has been severely damaged over the conscription law, Asher said.
- Asher criticized Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for his remarks about the Haredi public.
He clarified that his party has not yet decided on supporting any specific candidate for prime minister, emphasizing their current neutral stance. Asher conveyed that the party is waiting for election results and guidance from "great rabbis" before making any decisions.
Speaking in a special interview, Asher admitted that trust in Prime Minister Netanyahu has been severely damaged, particularly concerning promises to advance the conscription law. However, he reiterated that the party's future actions will be determined after evaluating the election outcomes, coalition possibilities, and the directives of Israel's leading rabbis.
The conscription law remains a central demand for the party. He stressed the importance of defining the status of those whose "livelihood is their Torah" to preserve the world of Torah study, which he considers a contribution to the nation.
Asher also criticized Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for his remarks about the Haredi public, questioning his desire to continue as a senior minister if he believes Haredim have no place in Israel as they are. He alleged collaborations between left-wing elements and extremists within the Haredi public, which he claims weaken established Haredi parties.
