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Eisenkot Slams Deri Over Military Draft Remarks

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First reported by Ynet · 17 minutes ago

What happened

Shas party leader Aryeh Deri claimed the IDF doesn't want ultra-Orthodox soldiers, sparking strong criticism from former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot and ex-Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Both Eisenkot and Bennett condemned Deri's remarks and called for stricter draft enforcement.

  • 01Aryeh Deri claimed the IDF doesn't want ultra-Orthodox soldiers.
  • 02Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot strongly rebuked Deri's statements.
  • 03Ex-PM Naftali Bennett also criticized Deri's remarks and called for accountability.
  • 04The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over the ultra-Orthodox draft.

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Naftali BennettGadi EisenkotAryeh Dery
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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.

IceUnrated · Hebrew11 minutes ago
Eisenkot Slams Deri Over Military Draft Remarks
YnetnewsCenter · English17 minutes ago
Israeli Leaders Clash Over Ultra-Orthodox Draft Evasion
YnetCenter · Hebrew17 minutes ago
Israeli Leaders Clash Over Haredi Draft Evasion

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