'We need everyone,' wounded reservist urges Knesset panel to advance haredi draft law
The soldier and bereaved families spoke on the necessity of equal conscription amid the IDF's manpower shortage.
Bereaved families and a wounded soldier spoke on the urgency of equal conscription to Israel’s military during a session of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Sunday, as lawmakers debated advancing the bill to enforce haredi (ultra-Orthodox) conscription to the IDF.
A severely wounded reservist, who lost his leg and hand in battle, spoke on the need for a law that would ensure haredi conscription to the IDF . Other participants in the panel also discussed necessary changes to the bill in its current form.
The reservist told the panel that he was speaking during Israel’s official appreciation week for wounded soldiers.
“We are in a historic moment in our country, and we need everyone,” the wounded reservist said, calling on haredi men to serve. “The IDF is asking for recruits, and we must respond.”
Promoting integration of the haredi public into workforce
The lengthy meeting continues the marathon discussions on the bill, which have been ongoing since last week. This session focused on section 26G, which deals with “designated vocational training.”
