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Kikar HaShabbatPolitics

Degel HaTorah Responds to Channel 14 Attacks

Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

Yishai Cohen, a commentator for Kikar HaShabbat, discussed a critical article from Yated Ne'eman against the right-wing bloc on Channel 12. The article, which declared "We are not right-wing!", signals a potential long-term political strategy for the Haredi parties. This includes the possibility of forming a "change-Haredi" government, with Haredi parties reportedly seeking legal backing and a draft deferral in coalition talks.

The story in 4 lines · by baba

  • Yated Ne'eman published a sharp article attacking the right-wing bloc, stating "We are not right-wing!"
  • Commentator Yishai Cohen suggested the article signals a long political road and potential "change-Haredi" government.
  • The article is seen as a response to attacks from Channel 14.
  • Haredi parties are reportedly seeking legal backing and a draft deferral in coalition negotiations.

Yishai Cohen, a commentator for Kikar HaShabbat, appeared on Channel 12's morning program to discuss a sharp and unusual article published in Yated Ne'eman. The article criticized the right-wing bloc, and Cohen explained that it signals a long road ahead, potentially including the formation of a "change-Haredi" government. The Yated Ne'eman piece, which strongly attacked the right-wing bloc, was described as unprecedented and included the declaration, "We are not right-wing!"

Cohen suggested that the article was preparing the ground for a protracted political struggle. He elaborated on the possibility of a "change-Haredi" government, implying a potential shift in alliances. The commentary was part of a broader discussion about the political landscape and the Haredi parties' demands in coalition negotiations, which reportedly include legal backing and a freeze on the draft for yeshiva students.

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