Presenter Eliraz Sade Weighs In on Draft Law and Haredi Draft
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
i24 News presenter Eliraz Sade believes the arrest of Haredi men is a severe military mistake and suggested Haredi parties should not join the next government if a professional draft solution isn't found. He proposed that without 61 seats, Haredim might be excluded from a government to resolve draft evasion, with Netanyahu potentially serving temporarily. Many on the right agree a draft law solution is necessary.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Presenter Eliraz Sade called Haredi arrests a severe military error and suggested their parties skip the next government.
- Sade proposed Haredim might be excluded from a government if the right bloc fails to win 61 seats.
- He suggested Netanyahu could serve temporarily in a "draft government" with the Minister of Defense as Defense Minister.
- Sade acknowledged Haredim as a vital Jewish force but stressed the need to address draft burden-sharing.
- Many right-wing figures agree the next government must solve the Haredi draft evasion issue.
Eliraz Sade, an i24 News presenter, addressed the issue of the draft law and the conscription of Haredim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) into the army. Sade described the arrest of Haredi men as a severe military error, stating that such actions are not effective solutions. He suggested that it would be preferable for Haredi parties not to be part of the next government if a professional solution to the draft issue cannot be found, rather than resorting to ineffective arrests.
Sade commented on the potential role of the Haredim after the upcoming elections, acknowledging their significant contribution as a Jewish force but emphasizing the prolonged period they have had to address the burden-sharing issue. He argued that even if political pressure exists to unseat Netanyahu, the draft issue must be resolved. He drew a parallel to the disengagement from Gaza, suggesting that finding a solution to prevent it would have been better for Israel.
Sade speculated that if the right-wing bloc does not secure 61 Knesset seats, the Haredim might have to pay a price by not being included in the government for a period to allow tensions to cool. He envisioned a "draft government" where Netanyahu, serving temporarily in such a scenario, would forgo the Haredim, and the Minister of Defense would serve as Defense Minister under him, while still ensuring the Haredim's needs are met.
The article also briefly mentions Yaakov Buzaglo revealing his voting intentions for the upcoming elections and notes that many on the right have argued that the next government must find a solution to the draft law and end mass draft evasion in the Haredi sector.
