Netanyahu Pledges Support for Torah Scholars to Haredi Party
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with United Torah Judaism chairman Yaakov Asher, promising to arrange the status of Torah scholars and urging against a government supported by "terror supporters." The discussion, the first since the election, aimed to secure Haredi support for Netanyahu's government. Asher stated the party awaits a decision from senior rabbis before making a recommendation to President Yitzhak Herzog.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to arrange the status of Torah scholars to United Torah Judaism chairman Yaakov Asher.
- Netanyahu urged against forming a government reliant on parties he described as supporting terrorism.
- The discussion between Netanyahu and Asher was the first since the recent elections.
- United Torah Judaism has not yet decided whether to recommend Netanyahu to President Yitzhak Herzog.
- Asher stated the party awaits a decision from senior rabbis before making a recommendation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is working to secure the support of Haredi parties ahead of consultations with President Yitzhak Herzog regarding government formation. In a conversation with Yaakov Asher, chairman of the United Torah Judaism party, Netanyahu pledged his commitment to arranging the status of Torah scholars. This was the first discussion between the two leaders since the recent elections.
Netanyahu emphasized his obligation to the Haredi public on this issue, which is central to United Torah Judaism's political demands. He also urged against forming a government reliant on parties he described as supporting terrorism. "We are committed to you, and we must all prevent a government that relies on supporters of terrorism," Netanyahu stated.
Despite his assurances, Netanyahu did not explicitly ask Asher to recommend him to the president for the next government. Asher, in turn, did not commit to a specific stance, informing Netanyahu that the faction is awaiting a decision from "Gedolei Yisrael" (the great rabbis of Israel) to determine their recommendation.
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