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Ben-Gvir Accuses Haredi Parties of Cynical Politics Ahead of Elections
On Thursday, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir published a sharp open letter to the leaders of the Haredi political parties, accusing them of orchestrating a staged campaign against him to deflect from their own failures.
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What happened
- 01Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sent an open letter on Thursday accusing Haredi political leaders of a cynical campaign to deflect from their own failures.
- 02Ben-Gvir claimed Haredi politicians neglected their constituents' needs for four years, prioritizing appointments over issues like housing and budgets.
- 03The National Security Minister asserted that Haredi leaders are using him as a scapegoat for the current military conscription crisis.
- 04According to Ben-Gvir, Haredi party leaders opposed his early proposal to dismiss the Attorney General, believing they could manage her.
- 05Ben-Gvir criticized Haredi leaders for failing to draft those not studying Torah due to their fear of the Jerusalem Faction.
- 06The minister highlighted his own achievements, noting the enlistment of 1,400 Haredim into specialized police and prison service programs.
- 07Ben-Gvir claimed to possess sensitive information regarding the conduct of Haredi leaders but chose not to use it against them.
Ben-Gvir claimed that Haredi politicians neglected their constituents' needs for four years, focusing instead on appointments and political maneuvering. He asserted that they are using him as a scapegoat for the ongoing military draft crisis, stalled budgets, and arrest warrants for draft dodgers.
According to the reports, Ben-Gvir criticized the Haredi leadership's approach to law enforcement, noting that they opposed his early push to dismiss the Attorney General. He also condemned their policy on conscription, stating they feared the Jerusalem Faction and failed to establish pathways for those not actively studying Torah, which endangered genuine yeshiva students.
In contrast, Ben-Gvir highlighted his own efforts, including facilitating the enlistment of 1,400 Haredim into tailored police and prison service programs. He claimed to possess sensitive information about the leaders' conduct that he chose not to exploit, and urged them to respect their voters.
Summarized by baba from the reports of 3 newsrooms. Updated
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