United Torah Judaism MK Outlines Party's Political Strategy
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
One week before elections, MK Yaakov Tessler of United Torah Judaism detailed his party's strategy to become indispensable in government formation. He also discussed the fight to preserve Jewish identity and religious services, warning against a "liberal Jewish state." Tessler noted that a lapsed conscription arrangement could impact daycare subsidies for Haredi families, suggesting legislation as a solution.
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- MK Yaakov Tessler stated United Torah Judaism aims to be essential for any government coalition.
- Tessler warned against moves that could harm the Jewish identity of the state.
- He linked the conscription arrangement's expiration to potential loss of daycare subsidies.
- Tessler suggested legislation as the solution to the daycare subsidy issue.
- The MK discussed the struggle to preserve religious institutions and Jewish character.
With one week remaining until the elections, MK Yaakov Tessler of United Torah Judaism revealed the Haredi party's political strategy in a closed-door meeting in Elad. Tessler explained that the Haredi parties aim to reach a position where no government can be formed without their participation. "If the right can form a government without us, it will form without us. And from the other side, it will also form without us," Tessler stated, according to the report.
Tessler also addressed the Haredi representation's struggle in the Knesset concerning conscription and Jewish identity. He noted that sanctions and measures against the Haredi public and Torah scholars are being felt on the ground. "First and foremost, when we are in this place, it is to preserve and fight for all things," Tessler said, adding that the struggle is not only about the budgetary needs of the Haredi public but also about safeguarding religious institutions and the Jewish character of the state.
He further discussed the importance of rabbinical services, mikvahs, and marriage services, warning against moves that could harm Jewish identity. Tessler specifically mentioned the term "liberal Jewish state" as an example of a direction he believes other elements seek to steer the country towards.
Finally, Tessler touched upon the daycare subsidy crisis, linking the expiration of the conscription arrangement to the potential loss of benefits for some Haredi families. He explained that families previously eligible for daycare subsidies might lose them due to this development. When asked about a solution, Tessler responded, "Through legislation."