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Bennett Calls for Haredi Enlistment to Repair Israel Amid Broken Promises

WHY IT MATTERS

Bennett’s push for haredi enlistment could reshape Israel’s security framework and social integration, influencing future policy debates.

What happened

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, in an exclusive video interview, addressed public anger over broken campaign promises. He outlined a plan to 'repair' Israel by making haredi enlistment and integration essential. Bennett said that incorporating ultra‑Orthodox Jews into the military and broader society would strengthen national cohesion and security. He urged lawmakers to enact policies that facilitate haredi participation in defense and civic life. The interview signals a shift in Bennett’s political agenda toward addressing long‑standing social divisions. His proposals will require legislative action and cooperation from both religious and secular communities.

PRIMARY SOURCES

Naftali Bennett’s reset: Why the former PM broke his promises - and his plan to 'repair' Israel

The Jerusalem Post · BY HERB KEINON AND KESHET NEEV · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply

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