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MK Illouz Refuses to Compromise on Haredi Draft Exemption
Member of Knesset Dan Illouz stated he will oppose any law granting Haredi men exemption from military service, regardless of the political bloc proposing it. He argued that preventing new elections should not compromise promises made to voters about Haredi conscription, citing security and economic needs.
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What happened
- 01MK Dan Illouz will oppose any Haredi draft exemption law, even from his own bloc.
- 02Illouz stated that preventing elections does not justify breaking promises on Haredi conscription.
- 03He cited reservist strain, army needs, and economic burdens as reasons for Haredi service.
- 04Illouz previously fought a similar exemption bill and was removed from a Knesset committee.
- 05He proposed a "Zionist unity government" based on agreed principles to avoid new elections.
Illouz proposed forming a "Zionist unity government" based on agreed principles as an alternative to further elections.
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