United Torah Judaism Chairman Sets Terms for Government Entry
United Torah Judaism Chairman Yaakov Asher announced three non-negotiable conditions for joining a government: regulating the draft law, ensuring Haredi educational autonomy, and maintaining the status quo on religion and state. These demands were articulated in his first post-election interview. The statements coincide with reports in Haredi media exploring potential alliances with a "change bloc," indicating a possible shift in political strategy.
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- United Torah Judaism Chairman Yaakov Asher outlined three conditions for government participation.
- Key demands include regulating the draft law and preserving Haredi educational autonomy.
- Asher stated the party will not join any government without these conditions being met.
- Haredi newspapers are reportedly preparing the ground for a potential government with the "change bloc."
- One editorial cited "no choice" as a reason for considering a non-religious alliance.
Yaakov Asher, chairman of the United Torah Judaism party, stated that the faction will not compromise on three key conditions for joining a future government. These demands include the regulation of the draft law for yeshiva students and kollel members, the preservation of autonomy in Haredi education, and maintaining the status quo on religion and state matters. "Without these conditions, we will not be partners with anyone. Period," Asher declared in his first interview since the elections to journalist Yishai Cohen.
Asher's remarks come amid reports in Haredi newspapers suggesting a potential shift towards joining a "change bloc" government. An editorial in "HaModia," associated with the Gur Hasidic community and its representative Yitzhak Goldknopf, discussed the possibility of joining a non-religious bloc, stating, "When there is no choice, there is no choice." The article implied that while their loyalty was historically with the religious bloc, circumstances might necessitate a different path.
Another publication, "Hamevaser," linked to Knesset member Meir Porush, suggested that a conscription exemption arrangement favored by a "change bloc" could overcome legal challenges. The assessment was that the justice system, perceived as aligned with the left, would not oppose such an arrangement, unlike a similar proposal from the right.
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