Opposition Leaders Declare: “We Will Fight the Draft Law in the Knesset and in the Streets”
At the conclusion of a high-level meeting on Motzaei Shabbos, the heads of Israel’s opposition parties — Yair Lapid, Benny Gantz, Avigdor Lieberman, and Yair Golan — announced a unified front ahead of the upcoming elections, vowing to combat the Giyus (draft) law and the government’s judicial reform efforts both in the Knesset and through public protest.
In a joint statement, the opposition leaders emphasized their commitment to “unity of action and striving for victory in the coming elections.” They said the meeting focused on shaping a joint electoral strategy and on advancing efforts to secure the release of all hostages still held by Hamas.
The statement read: “We welcome progress in the efforts to bring all the hostages home, but stress that we must not stop until every last hostage returns.”
Turning to the issue of the Giyus law, the leaders pledged, “We will fight against the draft-dodging law on all fronts — in the Knesset, in the streets, and in the courts.” They added, “In light of the heavy burden placed on soldiers and reservists, we demand that the IDF act according to the law and increase efforts to enlist chareidim. The overwhelming majority of the people of Israel want equal service for all, and we will fight to make that happen.”
They also warned against renewed attempts to undermine Israel’s judicial system and free press, saying, “The continued efforts to damage the judiciary and media laws represent a full return to the regime coup and an attempt to interfere in the election process during an election year. We will not allow this and will fight it with all our strength.”
The leaders concluded that their main goal remains forcing early elections. “We will continue to act with all our might to bring about elections as soon as possible,” the statement said, “out of the firm belief that restoring trust and establishing a national commission of inquiry are the only ways to rebuild confidence between the citizens of Israel and its institutions.”
{Matzav.com}
