UTJ Chairman Rejects Smotrich's Criticism, Warns Against 'Honey Trap'
Smotrich had previously cautioned Haredi parties against a "honey trap" by the opposition, calling their potential support for a new Knesset Speaker from Arab parties "moral bankruptcy."
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- Yaakov Asher rejected criticism from Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
- Asher warned Smotrich not to lecture him on morality.
- Smotrich had cautioned Haredi parties against a "honey trap" by the opposition.
- Smotrich called support for a new Knesset Speaker from Arab parties "moral bankruptcy."
- Asher stated that negotiations are not yet advanced but discussions are ongoing.
"Until now Smotrich worked with a sting, now he has reached the honey. I did not like hearing him when he gave us the sting, and he should not give me moral lessons about a honey trap," Asher told ynet. He stated that negotiations are not yet advanced, but discussions are ongoing and will lead to negotiations. Earlier, Smotrich, chairman of the Religious Zionism party, had urged members of the Haredi parties not to join the "change bloc," warning them, "My Haredi brothers, do not fall into this honey trap. They will throw you away the moment they finish using you to oust Netanyahu and the right and seize power." Smotrich also called the potential replacement of the Knesset Speaker with the support of Arab parties, whom he termed "enemies of the state," illegitimate and a "moral bankruptcy." He urged Matan Kahana of the Yesh! party to refuse any role.
