Netanyahu Expresses Hope for Passing Draft Law Before Government Formation
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed hope that a draft law could be passed before the next government is sworn in, stating it depends on goodwill and cooperation. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized Netanyahu's comments, calling it a "Bibi-Der'i deal" for draft evasion in exchange for power. Netanyahu also stated that signing a plea deal is not an option.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu hopes a draft law can be passed before the next government is sworn in.
- Netanyahu stated that those not studying Torah must enlist in the military.
- Naftali Bennett accused Netanyahu of promising draft exemptions in exchange for political power.
- Bennett claimed Netanyahu's actions would lead to mass draft evasion by 120,000 Haredi youth.
- Netanyahu denied that signing a plea deal is an option.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he hopes a draft law can be enacted before the next government is sworn in, acknowledging that its passage depends on goodwill and cooperation. He also commented on the issue of draft evaders, stating that attempts to arrest them are a deliberate effort to disrupt an ongoing process. While expressing respect for Torah scholars, Netanyahu asserted that those not engaged in Torah study must enlist in the military.
Former Prime Minister and "Bayad" party chairman Naftali Bennett criticized Netanyahu's remarks, calling the alleged "Bibi-Der'i deal" official and accusing Netanyahu of promising to legislate draft exemptions before forming the next government. Bennett claimed this move would dismantle the IDF and harm the future of soldiers and reservists, effectively granting official state approval for mass draft evasion by 120,000 healthy young Haredim.
During an interview on Kol Barama radio, Prime Minister Netanyahu was asked about the possibility of signing a plea deal, to which he responded that it is not and never has been an option.
