Ultra-Orthodox Parties Demand Draft Exemption Guarantees
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Ultra-Orthodox parties are reportedly demanding personal commitments from "Change Bloc" members to support draft exemptions for yeshiva students. They also seek an "override clause" in legislation to counter potential High Court rulings against draft laws. These demands were formulated at a meeting of senior Hasidic figures and may have already been discussed with the Attorney General.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ultra-Orthodox parties demand personal commitments for draft exemptions from "Change Bloc" members.
- Hasidic leaders met to formulate demands for coalition negotiations.
- They are seeking an "override clause" to counter High Court decisions.
- The "Change Bloc" consists of 48 members.
- Initial contacts with the Attorney General are reportedly underway.
As coalition talks continue between the "Change Bloc" and ultra-Orthodox parties, senior figures from the Hasidic community reportedly met this week to formulate their demands. The meeting, held at the home of the Slonim Rebbe's son, included a prominent Rebbe, representatives from the Gur and Vizhnitz Hasidic dynasties, and other rabbis. According to a report by Amit Segal, the group drafted a document outlining their requirements from the "Change Bloc" parties. These demands include a personal commitment from each of the 48 "Change Bloc" members to support draft exemptions for yeshiva students. Additionally, they are seeking a "override clause" to be included in legislation, which would allow the Knesset to re-enact a law if it is struck down by the High Court of Justice (Bagatz).
The report also suggests that initial contacts have already been made with the Attorney General's office regarding these demands.
