Minister Eli Cohen stated Thursday evening that anyone considering a path of coercion and arrests over the conscription bill will fail. His remarks come amid coalition tensions over the Haredi draft legislation.
Minister Eli Cohen issued a pointed warning Thursday evening regarding the coalition's handling of the conscription bill for Haredim. "Whoever thinks about a path of coercion and arrests — it won't work," Cohen said, according to his social media post. The statement reflects growing friction within the government as the bill advances, with Haredi party officials previously signaling that without a mechanism equating service burdens, the legislation would be merely declaratory. As The Zioneer reported on June 10, a political source claimed a single minister would block the draft bill even if it passes. Cohen's remarks appear to address internal coalition dynamics rather than external opposition, suggesting the threat of enforcement measures against draft resisters is being debated behind closed doors.
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Source and signal
- Internal intake