Ben-Gvir Warns Haredi Parties Against Joining Left-Wing Government
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned Haredi parties against joining a left-wing government, alleging they would be offered concessions on conscription. He stated the left "hates" their faith and would use the strengthened judicial system against them. Ben-Gvir acknowledged his party's election results were below expectations but noted their growth to seven mandates, securing 326,624 votes.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned Haredi parties against forming a government with the left.
- Ben-Gvir claimed the left would offer concessions on Haredi conscription for government support.
- He asserted the left "hates" Haredi faith and would use the judiciary against them.
- Ben-Gvir admitted his party's election results were lower than anticipated.
- His party, Otzma Yehudit, grew to seven mandates with 326,624 votes.
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir issued a sharp warning to Haredi parties on Sunday, cautioning them against joining a "change bloc" to form a government. Ben-Gvir alleged that the left is offering to waive the conscription of Haredi men in exchange for their support in establishing a government.
"I know there will be those among you who will be tempted by these advances," Ben-Gvir wrote, directly addressing the Haredi leadership. He asserted that they have "nothing in common with the left," claiming the left "hates you, detests your faith, despises your rabbis, and will do everything to dismantle you and the "faithful bloc."
Ben-Gvir warned that such a move could harm the future of the Haredi public. He specifically cautioned that aligning with the left would lead to strengthening the judicial system, which he believes would then act against the Haredi community. "The moment you help them, the first thing they will do is strengthen the judicial system, the same system that will persecute you for many years to come," he stated, adding a firm warning: "Do not make this historic mistake!"
Regarding the election results, Ben-Gvir admitted he had expected a more significant achievement. However, he highlighted the strengthening of Otzma Yehudit from six to seven mandates and the 326,624 votes received. He also touched upon investigations into election suspicions, expressing hope that the judicial system would not obstruct the inquiry. Ben-Gvir concluded by stating his commitment to continue working for his constituents, "whether in the coalition or in the opposition."
