Israel stands at a critical moment. With war on multiple fronts and a strained military, the last thing the country needs is a new election—especially one triggered by the Orthodox parties threatening to collapse the government over IDF enlistment laws.
Let’s be clear: this is not just politically reckless, it’s morally indefensible.
For 2,000 years, Jews dreamed of sovereignty and the ability to defend themselves. Now, with a Jewish army in the Jewish homeland, how can any Jew—especially one who believes in Torah—refuse to carry that responsibility? Military service is not just a civic duty; it is a zchut, a privilege.
To opt out while enjoying the protection and prosperity the army provides is a deep betrayal of Jewish unity and survival.
The IDF is not a political toy. Our reserves are overworked and overstretched. The security burden is being shouldered by too few, for too long. Every able-bodied Israeli must help carry the load. That includes the Haredi sector.
But instead of rising to the moment, Orthodox politicians are threatening to topple the government over a law that simply asks for shared sacrifice. And worse—if they succeed, Israel could be plunged into elections at the very moment when unity and focus are most needed.
And who benefits? Not the Haredim. A new government, potentially led by the center-left, is likely to be far less sympathetic to their interests, far more aggressive in enforcing enlistment, and far less open to compromise. Politically, this threat makes no sense.
We are in a war. Our soldiers are risking their lives. The country is fighting for its future. To bring down a government over this—now—is to abandon responsibility, abandon unity, and abandon the very values the Torah teaches: loyalty, justice, and mutual obligation.
Elections now would serve no one but our enemies.