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MK Illouz Refuses to Compromise on Haredi Draft Exemption

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MK Illouz Vows to Block Haredi Draft Exemptions, Even in Unity Government

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Yisrael Beytenu MK Dan Illouz vowed to oppose any legislation exempting Haredim from military service, even if proposed by his party. He stated that preventing elections should not come at the cost of such exemptions, citing security and economic needs. Illouz also proposed forming a unity government based on principles, not political blocs, to avoid further elections.

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  • MK Dan Illouz will oppose any Haredi draft exemption law, even from his own party.
  • Illouz stated that preventing elections cannot justify Haredi draft exemptions.
  • He cited national security and economic needs, including reservist burdens, for conscription.
  • Illouz previously fought a similar bill and was removed from a Knesset committee.
  • He proposed a unity government based on principles to avoid new elections.

Israel National News publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read Israel National News’s full report from the link at the top of the page.

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