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Smotrich Prays for Haredi Leader's Repentance, Defends Stance on Draft Law
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated he prays for Rabbi Dov Lando, a leading Haredi figure, to "repent," while defending his own clear stance on Haredi enlistment. Smotrich believes a draft law proposed two years ago, if passed, would have brought thousands of Haredim into the IDF.
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- 01Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich prays for Rabbi Dov Lando to repent.
- 02Smotrich believes a failed draft law could have brought thousands of Haredim into the IDF.
- 03Smotrich stated his silence on Rabbi Lando's remarks does not mean agreement.
- 04Smotrich affirmed his party's path combines Torah study with military service.
- 05Smotrich indicated the government has taken steps to address Haredi enlistment.
He stressed that his party's ideology combines religious study with military service. Smotrich also noted that the government has already taken steps to address Haredi enlistment.
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