Ofer Winter Vows to Prevent Status Quo on Conscription Law
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Ofer Winter, Chairman of the Am Israel party, vowed to prevent a conscription law that maintains the status quo, accusing Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Smotrich of trying to undermine him. Winter stated his party will only join a government that passes their "servants law" prioritizing current soldiers. He criticized Haredi politicians for prioritizing operatives over soldiers and Torah scholars.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ofer Winter vowed to prevent a conscription law maintaining the status quo.
- Winter accused Netanyahu and Smotrich of trying to sway rabbis against him.
- Haredi Knesset members are reportedly issuing an ultimatum on the conscription law.
- Winter stated his party will only join a government passing their "servants law."
- The Am Israel party prioritizes servicemen and fighters over Haredi politicking.
Ofer Winter, Chairman of the Am Israel party, declared on Sunday that his party will not allow the current situation regarding military conscription to continue, despite alleged efforts by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Bezalel Smotrich to sway rabbis against him. Winter stated that Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Knesset members are presenting an ultimatum for a conscription law that maintains the existing arrangement.
"Am Israel will not allow this to happen, because it is committed to our servicemen and fighters before Haredi politicking," Winter asserted at a press conference. He added that those who serve will receive more, while those who do not will not. Winter expressed love and respect for the Haredi public and genuine Torah scholars but criticized the "celebration and schemes of the politicos" that have persisted for years.
Winter emphasized that Am Israel will only join a broad, Zionist, right-wing government that passes their "servants law," which he said prioritizes those currently serving who are "torn under the burden." He concluded by promising that Am Israel will ensure the past is not repeated and will end the "closed cartel" of parties that he claims benefit their own operatives while harming Torah scholars. This, he stated, is their most important election promise and one they will not compromise on.
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