Published: So what does Bennett really think about recruiting the Haredim?

What is the real attitude of the chairman of Habayit Hayehudi, Naftali Bennett to the haredi parties and the issue of recruitment of the yeshiva students, which brought him to clarify his position?

On his Facebook page, before his inauguration to the Knesset, Bennett published the following: "Haredi integration: my principles in this matter are clear:

1. Haredim are our brothers. I love them, and want their rational integration into Israeli society.

2. Torah study is the national value of the state of Israel. No an orthodox interest. For 2000 years the Torah kept us in the Diaspora. There is a great importance in preserving and strengthening this world.

3. However, the current situation, in which tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox do not study and do not work and recruit, cannot continue. It's immoral and not sustainable. Israel's economy will not stand it. This is unheard of in the world.

The model that he brings as proof of his approach is the ultra-Orthodox communities abroad: "In New York Haredim learn but also work."

His opinion on the subject he concludes "In light of these principles we will find the right way."

Bennett further rejects reports about the pressure being applied to him by parts of his party and the Zionist religious Rabbis: "I read the morning in newspapers that there is pressure on us from all kinds of outside factors interfering. I do not feel the pressure of these factors, because I feel obligated to you, hundreds of thousands of Israelis, who voted for us to act in light of the principles we, have presented, and that is what we will do.

'בחדרי' גם ברשתות החברתיות - הצטרפו!