Q&A: Haredi Conscription, Destroying Hamas, and Preserving the Coalition
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Haredi Conscription, Destroying Hamas, and Preserving the Coalition
Question
Hi,
Do you think it is “proper” to give in to the threats of the Haredi parties on the issue of conscription so that they remain in the coalition, in order that the government not fall and the war in Gaza can continue until Hamas is destroyed and, hopefully, all the hostages are also returned? What is more essential in your opinion?
Assuming that if the government falls, there is a significant chance that the war will stop.
Thanks in advance.
Answer
This is a tactical question. In my opinion, everything can be achieved. Kick out the Haredim and create a different coalition that will act as I wrote. Although in my view the Haredim will not leave. It’s a game of chicken.
Haha, sometimes a person talks in very lofty terms under the guise of morality and patriotism, like Edelstein for example, and it turns out that behind the pretty words stands a petty urge for personal revenge against Bibi. It reminds all of us of the other Russian, Lieberman, who also wanted to destroy the country because of his vengeful drive (though at least his hatred is obvious to everyone, beyond his pompous words), whereas with Edelstein it is more hidden. As our Sages said, a person who does not study Torah and ethics is entirely driven by personal biases.