Lithuanian Leader Rabbi Lando Has No Interest in Removing Netanyahu, Aide Says
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Rabbi Dov Lando, a prominent Lithuanian Haredi leader, is not seeking to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to his confidant David Shapira. Shapira stated Rabbi Lando's priority is Torah study, not political changes. This comes as the "Change Bloc" coalition faces challenges in securing a Haredi draft exemption. Meanwhile, Avigdor Lieberman is pushing for a coalition with Haredi parties, excluding Arab factions.
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- Rabbi Dov Lando is not interested in removing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his confidant David Shapira stated.
- Shapira said Rabbi Lando's priority is safeguarding Torah study, not political changes.
- Senior "Change Bloc" figures doubt they can grant Haredi draft exemptions.
- Avigdor Lieberman is pushing for a coalition with Haredi parties.
- Lieberman will not join a coalition relying on Ra'am or the Joint List.
Rabbi Dov Lando, a leading figure in the Lithuanian Haredi community, has no personal interest in removing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from office, according to his confidant David Shapira. This clarification comes amid ongoing coalition negotiations and differing views on the haredi draft exemption. Shapira's remarks, revealed by Yishai Cohen on Kikar HaShabbat, suggest Rabbi Lando is not aligned with efforts to oust Netanyahu. Meanwhile, senior figures in the "Change Bloc" coalition are reportedly uncertain about their ability to secure a sweeping draft exemption for the Haredi public, a key demand of Rabbi Lando and the Haredi parties. Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, continues to advocate for a government that includes the Haredi parties, stating that there is a "time of opportunity" to be seized. He has vowed not to join any coalition reliant on the Ra'am or Joint List parties, expressing confidence that a government can be formed swiftly.
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