Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana Sees Resolution for Draft Issue in Next Term Amid Likud Primaries
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, during Likud primaries in Jerusalem, emphasized the public's strong demand to complete judicial reform and welcomed the Haredi community's role in the party. He expressed confidence that the draft issue for Haredim could be resolved in the next term once reforms limit the Supreme Court's power. Ohana also predicted increased voter turnout in the primaries and reaffirmed his commitment to the reform process.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Amir Ohana calls Likud primaries a democratic celebration and urges completion of judicial reform.
- He highlights increased public awareness as a key achievement of the current term.
- Ohana affirms Likud as a party inclusive of the Haredi community, rejecting takeover claims.
- He links judicial reform to enabling laws on military conscription for non-Torah students.
- Ohana predicts higher voter turnout later in the primaries and commits to finishing the reform.
- He stresses the goal of maintaining Israel as a Jewish state with true equality.
Amir Ohana, Speaker of the Knesset and Likud member, spoke in a special interview during the Likud primaries held at the Knesset in Jerusalem on June 10. He described the primaries as a democratic celebration and an opportunity for the public to strongly demand the completion of the judicial reform, emphasizing the need for equality and maintaining Israel as a Jewish state. Ohana highlighted the significant public awareness raised about the need for change in the judicial system as one of the major achievements of the current term.
Addressing the role of the ultra-Orthodox community within Likud, Ohana stated that the party is truly a "party of the people," welcoming all sectors including many from the Haredi public. He noted this integration is not new, dating back decades, and dismissed claims that the Haredim are taking over the party, instead praising the broad coalition united by the goal of a strong Jewish state.
On the connection between judicial reform and Haredi issues, particularly military conscription, Ohana expressed optimism that once the reform passes, it will enable limiting the Supreme Court's intervention and allow laws requiring military service for those not studying Torah, while granting exemptions for those who do. He asserted that without judicial interference, Israel could achieve both conscription and Torah study coexistence.
Responding to concerns about low turnout and competition in the primaries, Ohana remained positive, predicting increased participation later in the day and describing the process as a great privilege for party members. He reaffirmed his commitment to completing the judicial reform and achieving what he called "justice."
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