United Torah Judaism Sets 3 Conditions for Joining Government
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
United Torah Judaism, through its chairman Yaakov Asher, has presented three non-negotiable conditions for joining a new government led by Gadi Eisenkot. The demands focus on the draft law for yeshiva students, the independence of Haredi education, and maintaining the status quo on religion and state. This comes after Avigdor Lieberman of Yisrael Beiteinu expressed flexibility on the draft law to avoid new elections.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- United Torah Judaism demands legal status for yeshiva students in draft law as a condition for joining government.
- Party chairman Yaakov Asher stated three core principles must be met for coalition participation.
- These principles include maintaining Haredi education independence and the status quo on religion and state.
- Asher's conditions were set after Avigdor Lieberman indicated willingness to compromise on the draft law.
- Gadi Eisenkot is reportedly leading the coalition negotiations.
Yaakov Asher, chairman of the United Torah Judaism party and a Knesset member, has outlined three core conditions for his party's participation in any new government. In a statement published in the newspaper "Yated Ne'eman," Asher clarified that while his party is not committed to a specific political bloc, it will not compromise on fundamental principles. These principles include the legal arrangement for the status of yeshiva students in the draft law, maintaining the status quo on religion and state issues, and ensuring the independence of Haredi education.
Central to these demands is the issue of the draft law, with United Torah Judaism insisting on a legal framework that permits the continued studies of yeshiva students and married scholars (avreichim). The second demand concerns the autonomy of Haredi education, where the party opposes interference in curriculum content and conditioning budgets on the inclusion of core subjects in educational institutions.
The third condition is the preservation of the status quo in matters of religion and state, without altering existing arrangements. Asher emphasized that without these three conditions being met, United Torah Judaism will not join any coalition. This declaration comes a day after Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman stated his willingness to compromise on the draft law to facilitate government formation and prevent further elections.
Lieberman explained that his party would agree to advance a conscription plan that can withstand High Court scrutiny, though he stressed this does not signify a waiver of his party's principles. He also denied direct negotiations with Haredi parties, asserting that Gadi Eisenkot is leading the coalition talks.
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