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Shas fires back at UTJ: accusations are false and harmful

The Zioneer Intelligence DeskUpdated 17:26
Shas fires back at UTJ: accusations are false and harmful

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A Shas source tells N12 that accusations from United Torah Judaism are 'baseless fabrications,' urging UTJ not to hinder the Haredi public. The exchange escalates a coalition dispute over military enlistment legislation.

01 · THE DISPATCH

A Shas official pushed back sharply against United Torah Judaism on Tuesday, dismissing claims that Shas is to blame for stalled progress on a military enlistment bill. In a statement to N12, the Shas source called the accusations 'baseless fabrications' and urged UTJ officials not to interfere or harm the broader Haredi public. The remarks escalate a widening coalition rift over conscription legislation, an issue that has strained relations between the two Haredi parties. As The Zioneer reported Sunday, a Shas source had previously denied blocking the bill. The current exchange marks the first time Shas has publicly named UTJ in its criticism, suggesting the dispute has intensified.

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