Minister Eli Cohen: Whoever does not study Torah must enlist
Minister of Energy and Cabinet member Eli Cohen says that the conscription law should be completed after the elections, emphasizing that those who do not study in a yeshiva must enlist, and also refers to…
Assessment
Energy Minister Eli Cohen draws a hard line on military conscription, insisting that those not in yeshiva must serve. He ties this to a broader security agenda that includes Iran, Gaza, and opposition to a Palestinian state. The statement suggests coalition dynamics will remain volatile around the draft issue, with elections acting as a pivot point for legislation.