Yaakov Asher: "The Attorney General is using the police for political purposes"

Chairman of the United Torah Judaism faction, MK Yaakov Asher, turned to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir demanding to prevent the increase in arrests of Torah scholars. Asher harshly attacked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, claiming she is using the police as a political arm to create chaos and division among the people during the election period.

Chairman of the United Torah Judaism faction, MK Yaakov Asher, issued a harsh statement today (Wednesday) in which he turned to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir with an unequivocal demand to halt the increase in arrests of Torah scholars. Asher emphasized the high public sensitivity during the election period and called on the minister not to allow harm to the world of yeshivas. In his remarks, Asher pointed a direct accusing finger at Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, claiming that these are steps with a clear political motive. According to him, the Attorney General has launched an election campaign and is using the police as a political arm to increase arrests and create chaos, protests, and division among the people during a sensitive period. The appeal reflects the growing tension between the ultra-Orthodox sector and law enforcement authorities against the backdrop of the conscription of yeshiva students, and positions the struggle within the political system ahead of the elections.