Haredi Rabbis Demand Draft Exemption Law in Exchange for Supporting Eisenkot Bloc
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The rabbis seek a written commitment from all 48 Knesset members of the bloc, including Gilad Kariv, to pass the legislation. However, Knesset members Yitzhak Goldknopf and Yaakov Tesler of United Torah Judaism denied knowledge of such a meeting or demands, stating their focus is on resolving the yeshiva students' status.
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- Rabbis require a written pledge from all 48 Knesset members of the Eisenkot bloc.
- Knesset Members Yitzhak Goldknopf and Yaakov Tesler denied knowledge of the reported meeting.
- The rabbis are reportedly seeking support from the government's legal advisor.
- The demands were reported by political commentator Amit Segal on Channel 12.
Rabbis from Agudat Yisrael met to discuss demands they plan to present to the "change bloc" parties during coalition negotiations. Political commentator Amit Segal reported on Channel 12 that the primary demands include deferment from military service for Torah scholars and a written commitment from the bloc's Knesset members to pass a draft exemption law. They also seek a provision to override Supreme Court decisions, ensuring the law's durability.
According to the report, the rabbis insist that all 48 Knesset members from the Eisenkot bloc, including Gilad Kariv, must sign a direct pledge to enact the exemption law. Public perception of the law is a significant concern, with discussions about coordinating with the government's legal advisor on the draft exemption legislation. The rabbis are reportedly confident in their ability to secure the legal advisor's support for an override clause, similar to one used by the Rabin government.
Knesset Members Yitzhak Goldknopf and Yaakov Tesler of United Torah Judaism denied the report, stating they were unaware of any meeting concerning the draft law and that their representatives did not attend such discussions. They affirmed that United Torah Judaism is working collaboratively to resolve the status of yeshiva students in accordance with the guidance of Torah sages.
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