Eisenkot Party Seeks Deal with Haredim on IDF Draft Law
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Gadi Eisenkot's party is developing a plan to cooperate with Haredi parties on the IDF draft law, proposing eased sanctions for non-recruits and increased Haredi enlistment programs. The initiative involves discussions with Haredi business leaders and aims to strengthen Haredi military tracks. The plan seeks support from Haredi parties and the public, but is still in its early stages.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot's party is planning cooperation with Haredi parties on the IDF draft law.
- The plan proposes easing sanctions on Haredim who do not enlist.
- It also aims to increase Haredi enlistment through tailored government programs.
- Discussions are underway with Haredi entrepreneurs to develop service solutions.
- The initiative is currently in the development phase with no final agreements.
- Liberman dismissed reports against him as "lies and fabrications."
Gadi Eisenkot's party is working on a plan to enable political cooperation with Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties, aiming to reach agreements on the sensitive issue of the military draft law. The initiative, revealed by Daniel Groveis on Kan 11 news, is based on mutual concessions. On one hand, the plan proposes easing sanctions on Haredim who do not enlist and making the draft law more flexible. On the other hand, it involves promoting a government program to increase the number of Haredi recruits for the IDF.
As part of these efforts, Eisenkot's party is holding discussions with entrepreneurs and business figures from the Haredi community. The goal is to develop solutions that will expand service tracks tailored for Haredim. Among the measures being considered are strengthening existing Haredi military programs, expanding the activities of Haredi Hesder Yeshivas (which combine religious study with military service), and appointing a government project manager to coordinate efforts to boost enlistment.
The objective is to create a framework that can gain the support of Haredi parties while also presenting the general public with a practical plan to increase the number of recruits. The proposal is still in the development stages, and no final agreements have been reported.
