On video: Gallant's statement on the recruitment law 28.02.24/le
Defense Minister Yoav Galant gave a security overview in his statement today (Wednesday) in Kriya, where he focused on the conscription law and called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to reach agreements with the coalition parties.
"In recent weeks, I have met with the prime minister, with the chairman of the state camp, with key officials in the coalition and the heads of the ultra-Orthodox parties," Galant said. "What I told them, I will say here tonight: it is possible and important to reach an agreed outline for the recruitment - also of a growing part of the ultra-Orthodox public , which is already contributing to the civil effort."
Gallant's statement means that he will not agree to promote a conscription law that is unacceptable to the state camp, who demand the promotion of a law outlining joint service for ultra-Orthodox and Arabs at the same time as the extension of mandatory and reserve service. However, Gantz and Eisenkot's service outline is strongly opposed by For some of the ultra-Orthodox factions, the issue may soon lead to a coalition crisis.
"I call on the Prime Minister to lead a joint move with all coalition factions, and to reach the necessary agreements on the conscription law," he said. "I hope that parts of the opposition will also join the outline that will be drawn up."
"It is possible and important to reach an agreed outline for recruitment."
Defense Minister Galant in his statement this evening/Government Press Office
Gallant made it clear that immediate agreements must be reached on the conscription law.
"Now, in the war, when the burden on the servants increases, I say clearly: the war proved that everyone must get under the stretcher," he said.
"Joinly bearing the burden of service has been a national challenge for 75 years, this challenge has arrived at our door in times of war - we have not known the like for 75 years, and therefore we are required to make agreements and decisions that we have not yet made in 75 years."
In his statement, the Minister of Defense said that he would support a conscription law that would be agreed upon by all coalition parties, but if there was a party that would not agree, he would oppose it.
"Any recruitment law that is agreed upon by all the parties of the emergency government will be acceptable to me. But without the consent of all parts of the coalition, the security establishment will not submit the law," he said.
"The shared burden is responsible for victory in the war. We must take an example from the fighters - this is the time for unity and partnership. Everyone must protect the house, only in this way will we achieve victory and preserve the strength and unity of the State of Israel."
Gallant also referred to the change in the service outline for the existing soldiers and the Security Forces. "I do not imagine that the State of Israel will not approve the extension of the service. On the other hand, I hear very well from the commanders, the soldiers and the fighters in the field, their dedication is unconditional, but they have a growing expectation that everyone will carry the burden." .
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Also in his statement, Gallant referred to the preparations for the month of Ramadan, which is known for violent disturbances and warnings of attacks throughout the country.
"The highest goal of Hamas is to cause the Temple Mount to flare up," he said.
"We will have to remove some of the pressure, and direct resources and forces to Judea and Samaria and Jerusalem. On the one hand, we are working against terrorist elements and on the other hand we are maintaining freedom of worship. I believe we will reach a settlement on the matter."
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