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Haredi Party Leader Says UTJ Not Tied to Any Bloc, Blames Religious Zionists
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United Torah Judaism MK Yitshak Goldknopf announced his party has not yet committed to any political bloc, leaving the decision to its rabbis. He criticized coalition partners for failing to address haredi needs and blamed the Religious Zionist Party for budget cuts. Goldknopf also called for equal rights for the haredi public and greater recognition of their civilian service.
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- MK Yitshak Goldknopf stated UTJ has not committed to any political bloc, awaiting rabbis' decision.
- Goldknopf asserted UTJ is not beholden to any political faction, stating "We are not anyone's property."
- He criticized coalition partners for inadequately addressing haredi public needs over four years.
- Goldknopf blamed the Religious Zionist Party for budget cuts and hostile positions toward the haredi community.
- He called for equal rights for haredi citizens and greater recognition of their civilian service.
- Goldknopf noted many haredim already serve in the IDF, with unfulfilled promises remaining.
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