Amit Segal Criticizes "Change Bloc" Over Potential Haredi Coalition Deals
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Political commentator Amit Segal criticized the "Change Bloc" for potentially partnering with ultra-Orthodox parties, contradicting their election promises regarding military conscription. Segal accused them of using soldiers' lives for political gain and granting a "draft evasion law." He noted that these parties previously insisted they would uphold their commitments, making a reversal difficult.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Amit Segal criticized the "Change Bloc" for potentially forming a government with ultra-Orthodox parties.
- Segal accused the "Change Bloc" of breaking campaign promises regarding military conscription.
- He stated that such a coalition would grant a "draft evasion law" to Haredi parties.
- Segal argued that backtracking on promises would mean exploiting soldiers for political purposes.
- He recalled that the parties insisted on upholding their commitments during the campaign.
Political commentator Amit Segal has criticized parties within the "Change Bloc" for potentially forming a government that includes ultra-Orthodox parties, despite campaign promises to the contrary. Segal highlighted the "Change Bloc's" strong stance during the election campaign against the ultra-Orthodox exemption from military service, recalling their public outcry that soldiers were dying due to draft evasion.
Segal argued that any coalition deal with the Haredi parties would essentially grant them what he termed a "draft evasion law." He urged politicians considering such a move to explain to soldiers how this aligns with their previous campaign rhetoric. "It's about the soldiers, not politics. Explain to the soldiers that in your opinion, they are dying because of this," Segal stated.
His criticism extended to other commentators, panelists, and politicians who he believes are not reacting strongly enough to the potential breach of these campaign promises. Segal asserted that if these parties backtrack on their commitments, it would mean they exploited soldiers, reservists, and their families for political gain.
Segal also recalled that during the campaign, party leaders were presented with the difficulties of forming a government while upholding commitments to Arab parties, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Haredi parties. He noted that even when directly questioned about these challenges, they insisted they would honor their pledges, making a reversal now untenable.
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