Media Personality Yinon Magal Slams Haredi Response to Draft Law Compromises
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Media personality Yinon Magal expressed deep shame and anger over the Haredi public's perceived weak response to political developments regarding the draft law. He criticized Avigdor Lieberman's shift towards potential cooperation with Haredi parties, contrasting it with the sacrifices of the national religious community. Magal urged a fight for the status of Torah scholars, sharing a quote attributed to Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky against Lieberman. The situation arises from Lieberman's willingness to compromise on the draft law, while setting other conditions for government formation.
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- Yinon Magal expressed shame over the Haredi public's weak response to draft law political shifts.
- Magal criticized Avigdor Lieberman's willingness to compromise and cooperate with Haredi parties.
- He contrasted the Haredi response with the sacrifices of the national religious community.
- Magal urged a fight for the status of Torah scholars, not concessions.
- He shared a quote attributed to Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky against Lieberman.
- Lieberman signaled flexibility on the draft law but set other non-negotiable conditions.
Media personality Yinon Magal has sharply criticized the Haredi public's reaction to potential political shifts concerning the draft law, particularly the possibility of a "change government" including Haredi parties. This comes after Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, indicated he would no longer oppose joint sessions with Haredi parties. Magal expressed shame and disappointment, contrasting the Haredi response to perceived minimal hardship with the struggles of the national religious community. "I, as a Haredi, am ashamed!!!" Magal wrote, questioning the Haredi public's passive response to arrests and inconvenience, while the national religious community fought, was wounded, and died for the Land of Israel.
Magal accused Lieberman of being a "charlatan" and "the absolute zero," urging a fight rather than concessions. He stated that instead of surrendering to those who allegedly slandered and ran an "anti-Semitic campaign" against them, the Haredi community should resist, even if it means budget cuts or halting yeshiva students. Magal, a father of two yeshiva students, emphasized his personal shame and the need to fight for the status of Torah scholars, asserting that if Torah is important, one must battle for it and not yield to those seeking to dismantle it.
Magal also shared a quote attributed to the late Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, who reportedly said of Lieberman, "He has no forgiveness." Magal stated that if this was Rabbi Kanievsky's view, the matter was closed for him. These remarks follow Lieberman's announcement that he is willing to compromise on the draft law issue, citing election results that necessitate a reevaluation of political paths and national interest. He outlined three non-negotiable principles: ending the Netanyahu era, preventing further elections, and avoiding a government reliant on the Joint List and Ra'am.
United Torah Judaism chairman Yaakov Asher welcomed the flexibility shown by parties but stressed that any draft law proposal would be subject to rabbinical decision. The developments and the potential for cooperation with Haredi parties are the backdrop to Magal's strong criticism.
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