Bennett Advocates Tough Stance Against Haredi Parties
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Naftali Bennett, chairman of the Together party, advocates for a firm approach with Haredi parties, aiming to make them fear the consequences of not joining the coalition rather than offering concessions. This strategy contrasts with Avigdor Lieberman's stated willingness to cooperate with Haredi parties. Bennett's party affirmed its commitment to the "servants' alliance" as crucial for Israel and the IDF.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Naftali Bennett wants to pressure Haredi parties to join the coalition by highlighting potential losses.
- Bennett stated that Haredi parties should be threatened, not begged, to join the government.
- His approach contrasts with Avigdor Lieberman's willingness to sit with Haredi parties.
- Bennett has not decided whether to support a government relying on Arab parties or including Haredim.
- The Together party emphasized its commitment to the "servants' alliance" for Israel and the IDF.
Naftali Bennett, chairman of the Together party, has not yet revealed his preferred governmental configuration, but in closed-door discussions, he is outlining his strategy for engaging with Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties. According to a report by Walla, Bennett believes that instead of making concessions to secure their support, the approach should be to make them understand the consequences of remaining outside the coalition.
"We need to threaten the Haredi parties, not beg them," Bennett reportedly stated in conversations. "We need to make them want to come. We need to show them how much they will lose if they don't come. Continue with the "servants' alliance" with full force and make them come out of fear of what will happen if they don't come."
This stance contrasts with that of Avigdor Lieberman, who has expressed willingness to sit with Haredi parties while completely ruling out sitting with Arab parties. Bennett himself has not yet decided whether to support a government relying on Arab parties or one that includes the Haredim, potentially involving compromises on the conscription issue.
The Together party issued a statement saying, "Former Prime Minister Bennett and the Together party are committed to the "servants' alliance" as an urgent necessity for the State of Israel and the IDF."
