Netanyahu Denies Controversial Draft Remarks Amid Ultra-Orthodox Service Scandal
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The Likud party has denied a controversial quote attributed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concerning the draft of ultra-Orthodox men, calling the ensuing scandal "fake news." The party reaffirmed Netanyahu's stance that ultra-Orthodox men must serve in the army, with those refusing facing prison. Likud plans to enlist 23,000 ultra-Orthodox individuals in three years, opposing a left-wing proposal for 5,000.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Likud party denied a controversial quote attributed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The alleged remarks concerned the military draft of ultra-Orthodox men.
- The party called the scandal "fake news" and reaffirmed Netanyahu's stance on service.
- Netanyahu's position is that ultra-Orthodox men must serve or face prison.
- Likud plans to enlist 23,000 ultra-Orthodox men within three years.
The Likud party has denied a controversial quote attributed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the military draft of ultra-Orthodox men. The alleged remarks, made in an interview with the religious radio station Kol Barama, suggested Netanyahu found the arrests of draft dodgers unacceptable and hindering the enlistment of the ultra-Orthodox community. The Likud party stated that the ensuing scandal was based on "fake news" and reiterated Netanyahu's consistent position: "Ultra-Orthodox must serve in the army. Whoever does not study Torah will go to the army, and whoever says 'we will die, but we will not serve' will go to prison."
The party emphasized its commitment to enlisting 23,000 ultra-Orthodox individuals within three years. This contrasts with a proposal from the "left bloc" which reportedly suggests drafting only 5,000 individuals.
