MK Simon Davidson Criticizes Haredi Youth for Draft Refusal During Torah Study Law Debate
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 9 hours ago
What happened
MK Simon Davidson publicly rebuked young Haredi men in the Knesset gallery for refusing IDF service during a debate on the Torah Study Basic Law, condemning their exemption and urging enlistment. He contrasted their inaction with the sacrifices of soldiers and reservists, shared a personal story illustrating the stress on military families, and warned that the draft law could worsen evasion. Davidson ended by appealing to the youths to serve without compromising their religious identity.
- 01MK Simon Davidson criticized young Haredi men in the Knesset gallery for refusing IDF enlistment.
- 02He compared their behavior to "monkeys in a zoo" watching others serve in the army.
- 03Davidson highlighted the sacrifices of soldiers and reservists, including family hardships.
- 04He shared a personal story of a reservist's son suffering paralysis from combat stress.
- 05Davidson warned the draft law could increase Haredi draft evasion without military police enforcement.
- 06He apologized for his tone and urged the youths to enlist, affirming it won't harm their religiosity.
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