Berkovich Questions Silence of Knesset Member Yonatan Shilo on Draft Exemption
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Broadcaster Eyal Berkovich publicly questioned Knesset Member Yonatan Shilo's silence on draft exemptions for Haredi men during a live TV show. Berkovich highlighted that Shilo centered his election campaign on opposing exemptions but has remained quiet since Avigdor Lieberman's willingness to negotiate with Haredi parties. Berkovich stated that Shilo's constituents should demand he speak out on the issue.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Eyal Berkovich publicly asked Knesset Member Yonatan Shilo "Where are you?" on live television.
- Berkovich criticized Shilo for his silence on draft exemptions after campaigning against them.
- Shilo's campaign focused on the "Covenant of the Servants" opposing draft exemptions.
- Berkovich noted Shilo's silence began after Avigdor Lieberman's willingness to sit with Haredi parties.
- Berkovich argued reserve soldiers should demand Shilo voice his stance on the issue.
Broadcaster Eyal Berkovich publicly called out Knesset Member Yonatan Shilo during a live broadcast on Channel 13, questioning his silence on the issue of draft exemptions for Haredi men. Berkovich recalled that Shilo, who is number 10 on Naftali Bennett's 'Yahad' list, made the "Covenant of the Servants" a central theme of his election campaign, advocating against draft exemptions. However, Berkovich noted that Shilo's voice has gone unheard since Avigdor Lieberman expressed willingness to sit with Haredi parties.
Berkovich directly addressed Shilo during his program, asking, "Where are you?" He stated, "I haven't heard a word from him since." When asked why he was directing his criticism specifically at Shilo, rather than other senior figures on the list who are also silent, Berkovich explained that the fight for conscription of Haredi men was the core of the campaign that led to Shilo's election to the Knesset. Therefore, Berkovich argued, reserve soldiers should demand that Shilo voice his position.
One participant in the discussion responded that Shilo would be judged by his future actions if the current political move progresses. Shilo had previously discussed the "Covenant of the Servants" in the same studio.
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