Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter Condemns Politicians' False Claims on Haredi Draft
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter, also known as Alon Gelbo, sharply criticized politicians who claim they will conscript all Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men into the Israel Defense Forces. Speaking on Thursday, Winter challenged these political promises, pointing out that over the past 20 years, despite similar declarations, no significant increase in Haredi enlistment has occurred. He accused politicians of exploiting the issue for political gain without delivering real results. Winter emphasized that drafting Haredim is a necessary obligation but warned against approaching it with populism and empty promises. He concluded by urging an end to the falsehoods surrounding this sensitive topic.
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