Bennett Vows to Dismantle 'Haredi State' and Cut Ultra-Orthodox Funding
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced plans to cut funding for ultra-Orthodox education and Torah institutions that do not teach a full core curriculum. Bennett also stated he would cease negotiations with Aryeh Deri and vowed to dismantle the "Haredi state." He indicated that the October 7th attacks have reshaped his views on Mansour Abbas and ultra-Orthodox educational bodies.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Former PM Naftali Bennett will halt budgets for ultra-Orthodox education not teaching 100% core curriculum.
- Bennett vowed no further negotiations with Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri.
- Bennett plans to dismantle the "Haredi state" and its institutions.
- The October 7th attacks have changed Bennett's views on Mansour Abbas.
- Bennett expressed doubt about current election poll data.
- Bennett's remarks were made one week before the elections.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett declared he will work to completely halt budget allocations to Torah institutions and ultra-Orthodox education that do not teach 100% core curriculum subjects. Speaking on Kikar HaShabbat, Bennett sharply criticized Aryeh Deri, chairman of the Shas party, stating there will be no further negotiations with him or Goldknopf. Bennett also revealed that the October 7th attacks have altered his perspective on Mansour Abbas and, conversely, on ultra-Orthodox educational institutions.
Bennett expressed skepticism regarding current poll results, asserting that the events of October 7th have significantly changed the political landscape. He outlined a plan to dismantle what he termed the "Haredi state," emphasizing a shift in his approach towards ultra-Orthodox society and its institutions. The former prime minister's remarks come just a week before the upcoming elections.
