As he pushes for ultra-Orthodox draft, Moti Leitner aims to put the Haredi Public on a new path

Moti Leitner, head of the new Haredi Public Party, advocates for ultra-Orthodox enlistment in the IDF or national service and for core curriculum studies in haredi schools. He argues that most haredi men should serve, while some Torah scholars may continue. Leitner criticizes sanctions and populist discourse, favoring positive incentives. The party aims to enter the Knesset or gain representation on Shas and UTJ lists.

Moti Leitner, deputy mayor of Beit Shemesh and head of the new Haredi Public Party, is pushing for a different approach to ultra-Orthodox enlistment ahead of the upcoming elections. In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Leitner argued that the majority of haredi men should serve in the military or national service, while some full-time Torah scholars could continue. He emphasized the need for core curriculum studies in haredi schools, including math, English, and civics, and criticized the government for not intervening. Leitner rejected sanctions and inflammatory discourse, advocating positive incentives to encourage enlistment. The party aims to enter the Knesset or gain representation on Shas and UTJ lists. The article notes the context of the IDF manpower shortage and the October 7 Hamas massacre, as well as opposition pledges not to sit with haredi parties.