Herzog Cites "We Will Die Rather Than Enlist" Debate; Goldknopf Denies Statement
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
President Isaac Herzog questioned United Torah Judaism representatives about the "we will die rather than enlist" debate during government formation talks. MK Yitzhak Goldknopf denied the party made that statement, asserting their belief that the Torah sustains them. The exchange highlights a deep disagreement over military conscription for Haredi men.
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- President Herzog confronted United Torah Judaism over the "we will die rather than enlist" debate.
- MK Yitzhak Goldknopf denied that his party made the controversial statement.
- Goldknopf stated the party believes the Torah sustains them.
- The exchange occurred during consultations on forming a new government.
President Isaac Herzog confronted representatives of the United Torah Judaism party during consultations on forming a government, referencing the contentious "we will die rather than enlist" sentiment. Herzog questioned the party's stance, stating, "This is a very deep issue. The masses of the house of Israel donned uniforms and went to war, what do you say about it?"
Member of Knesset Yitzhak Goldknopf responded to the President's remarks, asserting that the party did not make the statement attributed to them. Goldknopf clarified their position by saying, "We say that the Torah gives us life and prolongs our days."
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