Yoaz Hendel criticized Haredi protests, saying draft dodgers receive backing, and questioned the absence of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to ynet.
Yoaz Hendel, a former minister and commentator, criticized the ongoing Haredi protests against IDF enlistment, stating that draft dodgers are receiving backing and calling out the absence of key political figures. 'Where is Ben-Gvir? Where is Netanyahu?' he asked, according to a report on ynet.
Hendel has previously warned about the societal consequences of mass draft-dodging, describing the risk of 'Haredi shtetls devoid of statehood,' as The Zioneer reported. The protests, which have included roadblocks and clashes, have drawn sharp reactions across the political spectrum, with some accusing the government of enabling the phenomenon.
The full context of Hendel's remarks and the broader political debate surrounding the draft crisis are available in the ynet article.
3 developments
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- DevelopingReligious Zionist reservists break silence: 'Smotrich refused to meet us, sold us to the Haredim'
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