MK Pindrus Faces Tough Questions on United Torah Judaism's Record
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
MK Yitzhak Pindrus of Degel HaTorah faced tough questions from Haredi voters about United Torah Judaism's performance and future plans during a meeting in Jerusalem. Attendees questioned the party's representation, its handling of the draft law, and the housing crisis. Pindrus defended UTJ's work, citing committee efforts and housing initiatives, and stated the draft law would be a coalition prerequisite. The meeting highlighted voter demand for concrete results ahead of the upcoming elections.
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- MK Yitzhak Pindrus faced direct questions from Haredi voters about UTJ's achievements and future plans.
- Attendees questioned the party's representation and its failure to solve pressing Haredi community issues.
- Pindrus defended UTJ's work, citing committee efforts and housing initiatives.
- He declared the draft law would be a non-negotiable condition for joining any future coalition.
- Voters demanded concrete results and convincing reasons to vote for UTJ again.
With elections six days away, MK Yitzhak Pindrus of Degel HaTorah found himself fielding direct and challenging questions from members of the Haredi community during a closed-door meeting in Jerusalem. Attendees sought to understand the tangible achievements of United Torah Judaism (UTJ) during the last term, why it failed to address pressing issues within the Haredi public, and what would convince them to vote for the party again.
The discussion centered on three main issues: the sense of representation for voters, the draft law, and the housing crisis. Participants pressed for concrete answers beyond general explanations, wanting to know what had changed on the ground and what UTJ offered for the next term.
One attendee expressed a feeling of not being represented by UTJ lawmakers, questioning their effectiveness and connection to the community's needs, particularly in educational institutions. Pindrus responded by highlighting the diverse nature of the Haredi sector and the party, emphasizing the common goal of ensuring the ability to live a Haredi life in Israel. He described the parliamentary work as painstaking, often conducted in committees without media attention, citing MK Yaakov Asher's work on construction permits and security additions, and his own efforts in health committee discussions to ensure the continued operation of Shaare Zedek and Hadassah hospitals.
The draft law proved a major point of contention. Attendees questioned why they should vote for UTJ again after no agreed-upon solution was reached in the previous term. Pindrus acknowledged that the war and the mobilization of 300,000 reservists had hindered progress. However, he declared that the draft law would be a non-negotiable condition for UTJ's entry into any future coalition, stating, "We have announced in advance: we will not enter any coalition. Anyone who wants to be prime minister and wants our support, this is the condition. Without it, we will not be in the coalition."
Regarding the housing crisis, Pindrus claimed UTJ had achieved success in the last term, initiating solutions for the Haredi sector where none existed before. He pointed to construction plans in Kiryat Gat West and Acre, noting his involvement in the Kiryat Gat West idea since 2016 with MK Yaakov Asher. The meeting concluded with attendees still seeking convincing answers on how UTJ's plans and commitments translate into tangible solutions for their votes.
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