Opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Haredi politicians of being indifferent to the deaths of Israeli soldiers, saying they care only about securing government funding, according to his remarks Wednesday.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid on Wednesday accused Haredi political figures of indifference to Israeli soldiers killed in battle, saying their sole concern is securing government funding for their communities. Lapid's remarks, carried by N12, represent an escalation in the ongoing political confrontation over military service exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox and broader budget allocations. The statement follows months of tension between secular and Haredi factions over the conscription law and its implications for IDF readiness. Lapid's criticism drew sharp pushback from some commentators who characterized it as incitement against the Haredi public.
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