‘Disgraceful’: Goldknopf Slammed for Comparing Arrested Haredi Draft Dodgers to Hostages
Yitzhak Goldknopf’s recent remarks have sparked controversy amid ongoing tensions in Israel regarding the conscription of the Haredi community. Goldknopf compared arrested Haredi draft dodgers to hostages, a statement that many have deemed “disgraceful.”
This comment comes at a critical time as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue to report severe manpower shortages while the country enters its second year of war. The issue of Haredi conscription remains a flashpoint, with significant disagreement between different sectors of Israeli society.
Yitzhak Goldknopf spoke at a United Torah Judaism meeting held at the Knesset in Jerusalem on May 19, 2025.
As the debate continues, the challenge of balancing national security needs with community sensitivities remains a key issue for Israeli policymakers and society.
By KESHET NEEV
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-869633
