MK Malinovsky Criticizes Government Over Hostages, Haredi Draft, and Gaza Policy
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
MK Yulia Malinovsky of Yisrael Beiteinu criticized the government's handling of the hostage crisis, Haredi conscription, and Gaza policy at a community meeting. She claimed political interests prevented hostage releases and highlighted a critical soldier shortage, contrasting it with Haredi subsidies. Malinovsky also advocated for ending Israel's civil responsibility for Gaza and presented her party's plan for systemic governance reform.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- MK Yulia Malinovsky accused ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich of preventing hostage releases for political gain.
- Malinovsky stated Israel faces a critical shortage of 15,000 soldiers, emphasizing military needs over Torah study.
- She criticized the NIS 36 billion annual subsidy for the Haredi sector as unjust.
- Malinovsky called for Israel to end its civil responsibility for Gaza by closing crossings, electricity, and water.
- She presented Yisrael Beiteinu's plan for systemic governance reform to prevent unqualified political appointments.
MK Yulia Malinovsky of Yisrael Beiteinu criticized the current government's handling of national issues during a community meeting in Har Adar. She described the political and security situation as "very difficult" and the government as "catastrophic," suggesting it has "sold its soul to the devil."
Malinovsky asserted that political considerations by ministers like Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich prevented the release of hostages alive. She highlighted a critical shortage of 15,000 soldiers, stating that the M16 rifle, not Torah study, saved Israel on October 7th. She also challenged the notion of a contradiction between Torah study and military service, attributing its recent emergence to the last 30 years. Malinovsky pointed to the NIS 36 billion annual subsidy for the Haredi sector, arguing that families with many children receive preferential treatment over reservists who have served extensively.
She expressed support for judicial reform but condemned its "heavy-handed" implementation and pursuit of personal interests. Malinovsky cited her own successful law to deport regime supporters as an example of effective legislation that withstood High Court scrutiny. Regarding Gaza, she argued that Israel should cease its civil responsibility, closing crossings, electricity, and water, and reminding the world of Gaza's border with Egypt.
Malinovsky also criticized the daily functioning of government ministries, calling basic services like water and electricity a "miracle." She concluded by presenting her party's solution to the governance crisis: Avigdor Lieberman's plan for systemic change to prevent political appointments of unqualified individuals.