‘Disgraceful’: Goldknopf Slammed for Comparing Arrested Haredi Draft Dodgers to Hostages
Yitzhak Goldknopf’s remarks have sparked outrage amid ongoing controversy in Israel regarding the issue of haredi conscription. As the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue to face severe manpower shortages, the country approaches the second year of war, intensifying the debate over military service exemptions.
Goldknopf made the controversial comparison between arrested haredi draft dodgers and hostages, a statement that many have condemned as “disgraceful.” The backlash reflects the deep divisions surrounding the conscription of the haredi community, with national security concerns heightened during a time of conflict.
Yitzhak Goldknopf at a United Torah Judaism meeting at the Knesset, Jerusalem, May 19, 2025.
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