Education Minister Yoav Kisch says he is infuriated by the Haredi leadership’s lack of understanding over their attitude to military enlistment after a video emerged of Housing Minister Yitzchak Goldknopf dancing to an anti-Zionist, anti-enlistment song at his nephew’s wedding.
He notes he doesn’t believe that enlistment can be forced upon the ultra-Orthodox community, but through discourse and agreements, which is why such scenes frustrate him.
“The first time it’s an accident, the second time it’s a coincidence, the third time makes your blood boil,” he says.
“If the Haredi leadership does not follow the Haredi public, which in increasing parts is begging for change, they will make a historic mistake for which we will all pay the price,” he adds.
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