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Degel HaTorah Denounces Right-Wing "Patronage" in Strong Editorial
The Haredi newspaper Yated Ne'eman published a strong editorial rejecting its affiliation with the right-wing bloc and criticizing right-wing politicians for "patronage" and threats.
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What happened
- 01Yated Ne'eman editorial rejects Haredi affiliation with the right-wing bloc.
- 02The editorial criticizes right-wing politicians for "patronage" and threats regarding the conscription law.
- 03Degel HaTorah states, "We are not right-wing! Not right-wing and not left-wing! We are the opinion of the Torah!"
- 04The piece blames right-wing Knesset members for obstructing the conscription law.
- 05The editorial is a response to the Haredi decision not to recommend Benjamin Netanyahu for prime minister.
The editorial, prompted by warnings regarding the conscription law, asserts the Haredi public's autonomy and questions the right's historical treatment of their community. It states, "We are not right-wing! Not right-wing and not left-wing! We are the opinion of the Torah!" The piece also blames right-wing Knesset members for obstructing the conscription law and imposing harsh decrees on the Haredi public.
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