Shas Chairman Deri Believed Left-Wing Parties Would Yield to Haredi Demands
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Shas Chairman Arie Deri privately stated that left-wing parties would concede to Haredi demands on military conscription to form a government. His comments resurfaced amid discussions about a potential government including United Torah Judaism and Lieberman's willingness to compromise on conscription. Deri believed the left would "sell everything" if necessary, dismissing concerns about public opposition. The "Change bloc" is currently exploring a government formation based on a 2018 conscription plan, but no agreement has been reached.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shas Chairman Arie Deri believed left-wing parties would yield to Haredi conscription demands for government formation.
- Deri claimed left-wing politicians would "sell everything" if needed to achieve their goals.
- His remarks gained relevance after Avigdor Lieberman signaled willingness to compromise on conscription.
- United Torah Judaism decided not to recommend a candidate for prime minister.
- The "Change bloc" is exploring a government based on a 2018 conscription plan.
Shas Chairman Arie Deri believed several months ago that left-wing parties would agree to Haredi demands regarding military conscription in exchange for forming a government, according to testimony from a private conversation. These remarks have gained renewed significance following Avigdor Lieberman's statement that he is willing to compromise on the conscription issue, and the decision by United Torah Judaism not to recommend a candidate for prime minister. Deri reportedly told an acquaintance, "If we go with the left, we will get everything we want. It's all a bluff on their part to bring down the right. We can get a conscription law if we go with the other side, but we have a responsibility to the people of Israel, which is why we are going with the right." He dismissed the notion that the public would not allow such a compromise, stating, "You are wrong and naive." The comments emerge as the "Change bloc" is exploring the formation of a government that includes United Torah Judaism, based on a conscription plan previously promoted by Lieberman in 2018. No agreement has yet been reached.
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