Netanyahu Opposes Arrests of Draft Dodgers, Citing Intent to Harm
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed opposition to the arrest of Haredi draft dodgers, calling it a "deliberate attempt to harm" the process of voluntary enlistment. Speaking on Kol Barama radio, he vowed to push forward with legislation granting an exemption from military service. Netanyahu stressed the importance of Torah study for preserving the Jewish people but stated that those not engaged in study should be drafted.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu opposes arrests of Haredi draft dodgers, calling them a deliberate attempt to harm the enlistment process.
- Netanyahu pledged to continue advancing legislation for a conscription exemption, stating only one vote was missing.
- He emphasized the importance of preserving Torah study, asserting it has historically preserved the Jewish people.
- Netanyahu stated that individuals not engaged in Torah study should enlist in the military.
- The Prime Minister made these remarks in an interview with Kol Barama radio on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Netanyahu stated his opposition to the arrest of Haredi draft dodgers in an interview with Kol Barama radio on Tuesday. He asserted that these arrests are a "deliberate attempt to harm the process of recruiting Haredim without coercion." Netanyahu also pledged to continue advancing legislation for a conscription exemption, noting that "we were missing one vote." He emphasized the importance of preserving the world of Torah study, stating, "It preserved us." However, he added a caveat: "I greatly respect the world of Torah, but those who do not study should go enlist."
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