20 Years Ago, Moshe Gafni Spoke Completely Differently About Haredi Recruitment | Gideon Allon
MK Moshe Gafni, a politician with extensive experience and wisdom, once held moderate views - and has become extremely radical in an attempt to win sympathy among the Haredi public.
Assessment
A veteran politician's past statements on ultra-Orthodox military service are being contrasted with his current position, suggesting a significant ideological shift over two decades. The implication is that electoral considerations within his constituency, rather than evolving principle, drove this change. This raises questions about the durability of policy positions when they become politically inconvenient.