Commentator Suggests Renaming 'Liberal Bloc' to 'Rabbi Landau Bloc'
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Commentator Yishai Cohen suggested renaming the "liberal bloc" to the "Rabbi Landau bloc" if they form a government with United Torah Judaism based on Liberman's plan. Cohen argued that concessions on Haredi conscription are not broken promises but an admission of false accusations. He believes the campaign for equal burden-sharing was politically motivated incitement against Torah scholars.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Commentator Yishai Cohen proposed renaming the 'liberal bloc' to the 'Rabbi Landau bloc'.
- Cohen criticized the 'change bloc' for hypocrisy regarding Haredi conscription.
- He argued that concessions on Haredi conscription prove prior incitement was political.
- Liberman's plan for a government with United Torah Judaism was discussed.
- Rabbi Landau, 96, would allegedly have veto power over religion and state issues.
During a discussion on Channel 12 News regarding political negotiations and a potential compromise on the conscription law, Yishai Cohen, a commentator for Kikar HaShabbat, criticized the "change bloc" for perceived hypocrisy and the price it might pay to the Haredi leadership. Cohen argued that any concession on Haredi conscription would not be a violation of election promises but rather an admission that accusations against the Haredi sector were false. He asserted that the campaign for equal burden-sharing was politically motivated, and any retreat from it proves that the incitement against Torah scholars was purely political.
Cohen also addressed recent proposals for a government coalition supported by the United Torah Judaism party, based on a plan by Liberman. He sharply criticized the leaders of the liberal camp, suggesting that if they proceed with Liberman's proposal for a government with United Torah Judaism, the "liberal bloc" should be renamed the "Rabbi Landau bloc." Cohen stated that the entire country would then depend on the 96-year-old Rabbi Landau, who would have veto power over any changes in religion and state matters.
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