Ultra-Orthodox Parties Demand IDF Draft Law Fix Before Coalition Talks
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Ultra-Orthodox parties, including Degel HaTorah, are demanding the IDF draft law be resolved as a prerequisite for joining any future government coalition. Attorney Efi Ben Gad emphasized this as their primary condition. This move comes amidst economic difficulties and internal criticism within the ultra-Orthodox sector, and ahead of potential clashes with the High Court of Justice.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ultra-Orthodox parties will demand the IDF draft law be resolved before joining any government coalition.
- Attorney Efi Ben Gad of Degel HaTorah called the draft law their first hurdle.
- The parties aim to address economic issues and travel restrictions.
- Internal criticism within the ultra-Orthodox community is being addressed.
- A confrontation with the High Court of Justice over the draft law is anticipated.
Ahead of upcoming elections, ultra-Orthodox parties are setting a firm condition for joining any future government: the immediate resolution of the controversial IDF draft law. Attorney Efi Ben Gad of the Degel HaTorah party stated that "anyone who wants to form a government with us will first have to regulate the draft law, this is our first hurdle." This stance comes amid economic hardships and travel restrictions, with the parties aiming to address these issues without explicitly admitting past failures.
The ultra-Orthodox community faces internal criticism regarding these matters, and the parties are preparing for a potential confrontation with the High Court of Justice (Bagatz) over the draft law. The parties' strategy appears to be focused on securing concessions and legislative changes related to conscription and other issues important to their constituents, framing these as essential preconditions for their participation in governance.
