Liberman Defends 2018 Enlistment Bill Amid Criticism
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Opposition politician Avigdor Liberman is defending his 2018 draft bill on Haredi military enlistment as a basis for potential agreements, despite criticism that it is weaker than the current government's proposal. Liberman insists on mandatory service for all but suggests amending his past legislation in light of the ongoing war and the October 7 attacks. His 2018 bill lacked personal sanctions for draft evaders and had lower enlistment targets compared to the Netanyahu coalition's 2025 bill, which has faced its own opposition.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Liberman advocates for his 2018 Haredi enlistment bill as a basis for agreement, despite criticism.
- Liberman's 2018 bill lacks personal sanctions for draft evaders, unlike the 2025 proposal.
- The 2018 bill set lower annual Haredi enlistment targets than the 2025 bill.
- The IDF requires 12,000 new soldiers due to the ongoing war.
- Boaz Bismuth accused Liberman of being "soft" and seeking a government seat.
- Liberman's 2018 bill theoretically obligates yeshiva students equally with others.
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