Columnist Considers Rejoining Military for Housing Benefit
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Columnist Ron Kofman satirically considers rejoining the IDF for a NIS 1 million housing grant, criticizing current politicians for perceived inauthenticity and excessive security spending. He contrasts past political integrity with present self-interest and urges voters to remove the current Prime Minister from office. The piece also touches on campaign tactics, Haredi military integration, and political instability.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Columnist Ron Kofman satirically considers re-enlisting in the IDF for a NIS 1 million housing grant.
- He criticizes perceived political paranoia and excessive security spending, citing NIS 127 million for drone protection.
- Kofman recalls his father's advice against working for the Mapai party, highlighting past political integrity.
- He urges voters to remove the current Prime Minister from office, citing perceived neglect of responsibility.
- The article discusses campaign tactics, Haredi military integration, and political instability.
- Kofman questions the future roles of politicians like Yaakov Bardugo in the political landscape.
Columnist Ron Kofman humorously contemplates re-enlisting in the IDF, not for patriotism, but for a NIS 1 million housing grant offered to reservists. He contrasts the current political climate with past elections, lamenting the perceived lack of authenticity and the focus on personal gain over public service. Kofman recalls his father's advice against working for the Mapai party, highlighting a generational shift in political engagement and a deep distrust of politicians.
He criticizes the perceived paranoia and excessive security spending, citing the NIS 127 million allocated for drone protection around the Prime Minister's residence, even one they no longer inhabit. Kofman questions the necessity of such measures, especially when compared to the security of national leaders in hostile countries, whose families are not similarly protected.
The article also touches on the campaign tactics of politicians, describing them as desperate and often lacking substance. Kofman satirizes former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's claims of having served as Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and Chief of Staff, noting his actual military rank. He also discusses the perceived failures and high costs associated with integrating Haredi soldiers into the IDF, referencing the Hasmonean brigade as a costly example.
Kofman expresses strong disapproval of the current Prime Minister, accusing him of divisive rhetoric, neglecting responsibility for the October 7th attack, and failing to attend funerals of fallen soldiers. He urges voters to remove the Prime Minister from office, likening the call to a football chant: "Yalla, home!"
Finally, Kofman addresses the political maneuvering surrounding Amir Ohana and the potential for further elections, suggesting that the public is weary of the political instability. He questions the future of politicians like Yaakov Bardugo, speculating on their roles in opposition if their parties are not in the governing coalition.