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Shas MK Yaakov Margi Urges Drafting All Non-Torah Students Amid Haredi Draft Debate
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 12 hours ago
What happened
Shas MK Yaakov Margi, retiring from the Knesset, criticized the Torah study law and called for drafting all non-studying Haredi men, responding harshly to anti-draft protesters.
- 01Yaakov Margi opposes the Torah study law and calls for drafting all non-studying individuals.
- 02He announced his retirement from the Knesset while making these statements.
- 03Margi criticized both religious and political leadership on the draft issue.
- 04He told anti-draft protesters, 'If you don't want to, then die.'
- 05Margi's comments reflect deep tensions over Haredi military conscription in Israel.
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