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Haredi Party Leader Vows to Enlist Non-Torah Students to IDF
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
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Moti Leitner, chairman of the Haredi Public Party, vowed to help fill the IDF's manpower shortage by enlisting Haredi men not studying Torah, aiming to cross the electoral threshold in the upcoming Knesset elections. Despite facing pressure to withdraw and challenges in polling, Leitner's party claims growing support, projecting two to three seats. He believes greater Haredi participation in national responsibilities is vital for the community and the state's future.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Haredi Public Party leader Moti Leitner vowed to help fill IDF manpower shortages.
- Leitner stated his party will cross the electoral threshold in upcoming Knesset elections.
- The party aims to enlist Haredi men who are not studying Torah.
- Leitner acknowledged pressure from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to withdraw.
- Internal polls reportedly show the party gaining support, projecting two to three seats.
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