Senior Haredi Figure Praises Eisenkot, Declares Loss of Faith in Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Senior Haredi figure Rabbi Mottke Bloy praised former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, stating "Eisenkot is one of us" and not ruling out political partnership. Bloy explained that trust in the right-wing bloc, particularly Prime Minister Netanyahu, has been lost, with 90% of Haredi respondents in surveys indicating they have had enough. He suggested a desire to unite "sane people" in the Knesset for the good of Israel.
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- Senior Haredi figure Rabbi Mottke Bloy praised Gadi Eisenkot, calling him "one of us."
- Bloy stated that trust in Prime Minister Netanyahu and the right-wing bloc has been lost.
- Approximately 90% of Haredi respondents in surveys have expressed disillusionment with the current government.
- Bloy indicated a willingness for future political cooperation with Eisenkot.
- The comments suggest a potential shift in Haredi political alignment.
A senior Haredi figure from the United Torah Judaism party, Rabbi Mottke Bloy, has expressed admiration for former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, stating "Eisenkot is one of us." This comes after Eisenkot's decision not to recommend Prime Minister Netanyahu for another term. Bloy indicated that he does not rule out future political cooperation with Eisenkot.
In an interview with 103fm, Bloy explained the erosion of trust in the right-wing bloc, particularly concerning Netanyahu. He stated, "We have no more trust, our trust has been lost even with the 'Yamin Ba'Yamin' government. We lay ourselves on the road for 'Yamin Ba'Yamin,' for several terms with Mr. Netanyahu, and in the end, we were hurt." Bloy noted that within his party, there are growing calls against the right-wing government, with approximately 90% of respondents in Haredi surveys and platforms saying "enough."
Bloy referenced Rabbi Landau's statement that "there is no bloc," suggesting a fragmentation within the right. He expressed a desire to be a unifying factor among "the sane people who need to be in the Knesset" and to do good for the people of Israel. Bloy's comments signal a significant shift in sentiment among some within the Haredi community, indicating disillusionment with the current political leadership.
