Haredi Rabbi Signals Openness to Opposition Government
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Sephardic haredi Rabbi Shlomo Yedidya Zafrani has signaled potential openness for haredi parties to join an opposition-led government, stating they are not committed to the right or left blocs. He described the political choices as "lesser of two evils" during a sermon in Jerusalem. This comes as haredi parties, including Shas, discuss joining an alternative government if yeshiva students' status and conscription are addressed.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Haredi Rabbi Shlomo Yedidya Zafrani indicated potential openness to joining an opposition government.
- Rabbi Zafrani stated haredi parties are not committed to the right or left political blocs.
- He described the choice between political camps as "lesser of two evils."
- The remarks were made during a sermon in Jerusalem over Shabbat.
- Haredi parties are discussing alternative government participation with conditions on yeshiva students.
- Rabbi Zafrani heads the Amalei HaTorah network of communities.
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