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Ultra-Orthodox Leader Slams 'Demonization' of Community, Warns of State Collapse
United Torah Judaism Chairman Yitzhak Asher accused the public of demonizing the ultra-Orthodox community, comparing the treatment to that of a 'fifth column' or 'Islamic Jihad.' Speaking at a conference, Asher stated that the core issue is the conflict between Torah study and military enlistment, emphasizing his community's faith-based reasons.
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- 01United Torah Judaism Chairman Yitzhak Asher accused the public of demonizing the ultra-Orthodox community.
- 02Asher stated the ultra-Orthodox are being portrayed as a 'fifth column' or 'Islamic Jihad.'
- 03The core disagreement is between Torah study and military enlistment, Asher explained.
- 04He asserted the ultra-Orthodox position is based on faith.
- 05Asher warned that this demonization could cause the state to fall apart.
He warned that such demonization could lead to the state's collapse.
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