MK Yakov Asher: 'Amendment of Racism Law condition for joining coalition'

• Author: Michal Levi
• Published date: 15 March 2021
• Date: 15 March 2021
• Publication title: Israel National News (Israel)

This proposal, he added, would be a condition for the haredi parties entering the next coalition.

"There was agreement from the Likud for my bill to amend the Racism Law so that it includes the word 'haredim' as well," Asher told Kol Hai Radio. "It was placed on the Knesset's table a few months ago, but there was no active legislation in this government."

"This amendment will be our condition for [joining] the next government, so that there will be deterrence for people like [MK Avigdor] Liberman (Yisrael Beytenu), so they know that they may sit in prison for their statements."

"We have not changed our stance of not responding to Liberman, but there are things that are red lines. Two brave interviewers heard these mouthfuls and remained silent, because together with [his incitement against] us, Liberman incited against [Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin] Netanyahu, and that's good for them."

On Saturday, Liberman promised that he...