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Naftali Bennett Demands No Compromises on Haredi Military Draft, Criticizes Gadi Eizenkot's Party

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Center 2Right 1

By אליהו עמר

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Naftali Bennett, leader of the Yachad party, strongly opposes broad exemptions from military service for Haredi Jews, criticizing Gadi Eizenkot's party for suggesting wider draft exemptions. Bennett demands all citizens serve and proposes reallocating funds from draft evaders to soldiers, making this a key condition for joining the next government.

  • 01Naftali Bennett demands no exemptions from military service for Haredi Jews.
  • 02Bennett criticizes Gadi Eizenkot's party for proposing broad draft exemptions.
  • 03Yoram Cohen suggested exemptions might include groups beyond elite yeshiva students.
  • 04Bennett calls for reallocating funds from draft evaders to soldiers.
  • 05Israel Beytenu insists everyone will serve with no exemptions in the next government.
  • 06Conscription of Haredim is a central condition for Bennett's participation in the next government.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · HebrewAug 12, 2026
Naftali Bennett Demands No Compromises on Haredi Military Draft, Criticizes Gadi Eizenkot's Party
MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 12, 2026
Naftali Bennett Excludes Deri and Gafni from Government Over Haredi Draft Opposition
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 12, 2026
Naftali Bennett Rules Out Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni in Future Government Over Haredi Draft Opposition