MK Uri Maklev (United Torah Judaism), speaking outside a military prison, defended visits by ultra-Orthodox lawmakers to incarcerated criminals, calling such visits 'our pride, our duty, and a guarantee for our future.' He framed the issue as a collective struggle for Torah values.
MK Uri Maklev, chairman of the United Torah Judaism faction, made the remarks outside a military prison on Sunday afternoon, defending the practice of Haredi lawmakers visiting convicted criminals. His statement came amid criticism from other political figures over such visits. Maklev described the visits as a collective expression of Torah values, saying 'the Torah is what is laid down here.'
This follows a broader controversy over Haredi MKs visiting prisoners, including those convicted of security offenses, which has drawn condemnation from coalition and opposition members alike. There is no indication of any change in policy or additional official reactions as of this report.
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