Shas Recommends Netanyahu for Government, Cites Torah Scholars' Value
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Shas party representatives recommended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to President Yitzhak Herzog to form the next government. MK Yinon Azulai defended the party's position on exempting Torah scholars from military service, stating their value must be recognized. He criticized public and opposition reactions as hypocritical, asserting Shas respects IDF soldiers.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shas recommended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to President Yitzhak Herzog to form the next government.
- MK Yinon Azulai defended Shas's stance on exempting Torah scholars from IDF conscription.
- Azulai criticized public and opposition reactions to the party's position on yeshiva students.
- He stated that the value of Torah scholars must be recognized before compromise.
- Azulai claimed Shas has never belittled IDF soldiers.
Representatives of the Shas party have recommended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to President Yitzhak Herzog as the most suitable candidate to form the next government. During their conversation with the president, MK Yinon Azulai criticized the public and opposition's reaction to the party's stance against conscripting yeshiva students.
Azulai stated that contrary to public perception, Shas does not look down on IDF soldiers. He asserted, "We are suddenly not parasites, suddenly those same politicians are talking about a new discourse. We have never belittled IDF soldiers. Our hand is always extended, but first, the value of Torah scholars must be recognized." The party's recommendation comes amid ongoing discussions about military conscription and the exemptions granted to religious seminary students.
