Ultra-Orthodox Media Outlet Calls for New Political Partners
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
A prominent ultra-Orthodox website, Behadrei Haredim, has called for a shift away from the traditional alliance with Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc. The outlet argues this partnership has failed to protect the interests of the yeshiva world, citing unfulfilled promises and threats to students. It suggests ultra-Orthodox parties should explore alternative coalitions if their core needs regarding yeshiva students and funding are met.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ultra-Orthodox website Behadrei Haredim criticizes alliance with Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc.
- The outlet claims the partnership has harmed Torah study and failed to protect yeshiva students.
- Unfulfilled coalition promises and funding issues are cited as reasons for dissatisfaction.
- The article suggests exploring alternative coalitions if key demands are met.
- Historically, Haredi leaders have partnered with various political camps for community benefit.
A leading ultra-Orthodox news site, Behadrei Haredim, has published an editorial criticizing the long-standing alliance between ultra-Orthodox parties and Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc. The article argues that unwavering support for the right-wing camp has failed to yield expected results and has significantly harmed the world of Torah study. It points to a worsening situation for yeshiva students in recent years, with coalition promises unfulfilled and traditional allies unable to protect the community's interests. The outlet highlights unprecedented threats of arrests for yeshiva students and funding issues for religious institutions as evidence of this failure.
The editorial reminds readers that Haredi leaders have historically avoided ideological alignment, collaborating with both left-wing and right-wing governments when it benefited Torah study, ultra-Orthodox education, and community welfare. The article suggests that if proponents of "change" are willing to legally guarantee the status of yeshiva students, cease arrests, and ensure stable funding for religious institutions, ultra-Orthodox parties should consider joining an alternative coalition.
