Haredi Politician Goldknopf: No Reason to Draft Ultra-Orthodox Jews
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Haredi politician Yitzhak Goldknopf declared there is no reason to draft ultra-Orthodox Jews and accused the Chief of Staff of lying. He has been a leading advocate for the Haredi community's status and previously resigned from Netanyahu's government. Goldknopf also shared his perspective on his relationship with Netanyahu and his outlook for Israel's future.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Haredi politician Yitzhak Goldknopf stated there is no reason to draft ultra-Orthodox Jews.
- Goldknopf accused the Chief of Staff of lying regarding the draft.
- He is a prominent figure in the Haredi community's fight for status.
- Goldknopf previously resigned from Prime Minister Netanyahu's government.
- His remarks were made three days before the upcoming elections.
Yitzhak Goldknopf, a prominent figure in the Haredi struggle for the community's status in Israel, stated that there is "no reason to draft Haredi Jews" and accused the Chief of Staff of lying. Goldknopf, who was the first to resign from Prime Minister Netanyahu's government in the past four years and has made controversial statements during the war, made these remarks three days before the elections.
He also expressed his views on his open account with Netanyahu and his vision for the country's future. Goldknopf has become the face of the Haredi community's efforts to maintain its distinct status within Israel, advocating against mandatory military service for yeshiva students.
