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Netanyahu Faces Sharp Criticism Over Draft Law Promises From Opposition and Former Allies

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First reported by Srugim · 2 hours ago

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Prime Minister Netanyahu promised to halt the detention law and push a comprehensive draft law if re-elected, but faced sharp criticism from opposition leaders and former Likud members who doubted his sincerity and accused him of favoring ultra-Orthodox exemptions.

01Netanyahu pledges not to advance detention law and to promote comprehensive draft law if he leads next government.
02Former Likud members Gilad Erdan and Dan Illouz sharply criticize Netanyahu’s promises as unreliable.
03Opposition leaders Yair Golan, Naftali Bennett, and Avigdor Lieberman condemn Netanyahu’s stance and accuse him of misleading the public.
04Critics highlight Netanyahu’s repeated concessions to ultra-Orthodox demands and draft evasion laws.
05Gadi Eizenkot says Netanyahu failed to meet leadership expectations and underestimates public intelligence.
06The controversy underscores deep political divisions over military draft policies ahead of elections.

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