Ultra-Orthodox Parties React to Lieberman's Dramatic Policy Reversal
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Ultra-Orthodox party United Torah Judaism expressed satisfaction and some bitterness following Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman's dramatic policy reversal on ultra-Orthodox conscription. UTJ Chairman MK Yaakov Asher welcomed the political flexibility but lamented past "incitement and fratricidal hatred." The comments reflect on the long-standing tensions surrounding military service for the ultra-Orthodox community.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- United Torah Judaism reacted to Avigdor Lieberman's policy shift on ultra-Orthodox conscription.
- UTJ Chairman MK Yaakov Asher expressed satisfaction mixed with bitterness.
- Asher lamented past "incitement and fratricidal hatred" on the conscription issue.
- The party welcomed the perceived flexibility from political players.
- The comments reflect on years of tension regarding military service.
United Torah Judaism (UTJ) has responded with satisfaction and a touch of bitterness to the dramatic policy shift by Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman regarding the conscription of ultra-Orthodox men into the IDF. UTJ expressed happiness over Lieberman's change of heart, but also noted the perceived unfair attacks the ultra-Orthodox public has endured over recent years.
"It is gratifying to see the flexibility of all political players on the issue of conscription," said UTJ Chairman MK Yaakov Asher. "It is painful to think how much incitement and fratricidal hatred could have been avoided if that same flexibility had been shown in recent years."
Asher's comments suggest that while UTJ welcomes Lieberman's apparent change of stance, they are also reflecting on the past rhetoric and political battles surrounding the sensitive issue of military service for the ultra-Orthodox community.
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