Bennett: Haredi MKs won't tell me what Judaism is

• Published date: 08 June 2021
• Date: 08 June 2021
• Author: Arutz Sheva Staff
• Publication title: Israel National News (Israel)

"I was very sorry to hear the harsh expressions used by MKs Gafni, Deri and Litzman. These are expressions that do not make one respect them and reflect a loss of temper," Bennett said.

"Only a year ago, when the current unity government was formed, Yamina stayed outside, and the haredim sat inside. You did not see me calling for Gafni to take off his kippah. There was a government, we were not part of it, and the sun shone in the morning," he said.

"The haredi Knesset members will not teach us what Judaism is and certainly not what Zionism is. As Prime Minister, I will take care of the haredi public and the world of Torah," Bennett declared.

"To the haredi citizens of Israel, I say, again: you have nothing to worry about. On the contrary, the past year has shown that you are the ones who pay, in your very life, for a political culture of neglect, preference for associates and perpetuation of problems.

Bennett stressed: ''If the intention in this hysterical venture is to deter us from the intention to set up a state commission of inquiry into the Meron disaster - it will not work. 45 Israeli civilians were killed. This must be answered for."

Haredi lawmakers railed against Yamina chairman and Prime Minister-designate Naftali Bennett Tuesday afternoon, claiming the new government will threaten Israel's future as a Jewish state.

Shas chief and Interior Minister Aryeh Deri accused the incoming national unity government of planning to "uproot religion" from the country.

"The Jewish state is in danger," said Deri. "It will uproot religion from the country. The new government is going to destroy the Jewish character and identity of...