Religious Affairs Minister: Haredim obligated to enlist – just like every other citizen
Min. Michael Malkieli speaks about Draft Law, says no intention to push for blanket exemption for haredi community.
Israel National News 5.9.23
Religious Affairs Minister Michael Malkieli (Shas) spoke on Tuesday about the Draft Law, saying that the coalition is not intending to advance a blanket exemption for the haredi population.
In an interview with Behadrey Haredim, Malkieli said, “We are partners in the coalition, and we have needs. The Likud signed agreements with us, and they know exactly what is important to each party. The issue of the Draft Law is something which is dear to the hearts of haredi Jewry. We have made a commitment to the Torah learners and we intend to fulfill our obligation.”
(September 5, 2023 / JNS). Israeli opposition leader
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The ADL is a garbage leftist organization. It was never good for anything but under its current head, Jonathan Greenblatt, it’s become a generic woke group dedicated to intersectionality. I have spent over a decade exposing the ADL for what it is including, last week, for its decision to









