Whoever Doesn't Study Should Enlist; Whoever Studies Shouldn't Be Considered a Criminal

Moti Leitner, chairman of the 'Haredi Public' faction, in an interview with 'Israel Hayom' presents a firm line on the draft law: those who don't study Torah must serve, and those who do study shouldn't be considered criminals. He attacks the Haredi parties for not representing working Haredim, condemns violence against soldiers and police, and expresses total commitment to the right-wing bloc led by Netanyahu, while supporting a unity government during wartime.

Moti Leitner, chairman of the 'Haredi Public' faction, in a special interview with 'Israel Hayom', presents firm positions on the burning issues in the Haredi sector. He states that those who study Torah must sit and learn, but everyone who doesn't study must serve in the security forces - military, civilian, or national service. According to him, 'the madness in which Torah scholars are considered criminals must stop', and in parallel, those who don't enlist and don't study must understand the implications, just as tax laws are enforced. Leitner attacks the establishment Haredi parties for not representing working Haredim, immigrants, and returnees to religion, and warns that if he doesn't run, the right-wing bloc will lose seats. He condemns the violence in Haredi protests, describing it as 'horrifying and shocking', but understands the need for tailored tracks. Regarding integrating women into the list, he says the Haredi public is not ready for it and changes are made gradually. He commits to addressing sexual abuse in the sector, noting the 'Magen' organization as doing holy work. Leitner expresses total commitment to the right-wing bloc led by Netanyahu, but supports a unity government during wartime. He calls for restoring the balance between the authorities through joint work, similar to the understandings at the President's House.