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Bennett Promises Inquiry Into Haredi Military Draft Sabotage

3/31/2026

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Naftali Bennett, former Israeli Prime Minister, pledged to launch an investigation into the "sabotage of Haredi enlistment" if elected.
He accused the government of secretly allocating NIS 800 million to ultra-Orthodox institutions while failing to enforce conscription.
Bennett warned of a manpower shortage amid the ongoing conflict, noting tens of thousands of eligible Haredi men are not enlisting and stressing national security.

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Naftali Bennett, former Israeli Prime Minister, pledged to launch an investigation into the "sabotage of Haredi enlistment" if elected.
He accused the government of secretly allocating NIS 800 million to ultra-Orthodox institutions while failing to enforce conscription.
Bennett warned of a manpower shortage amid the ongoing conflict, noting tens of thousands of eligible Haredi men are not enlisting and stressing national security.