הרב יעקב מדן: יש לגייס חרדים, אך אני מתנגד למעצרם

הערכה

A prominent religious figure stakes out a nuanced position on the contentious draft issue, arguing that Torah study does not exempt military service while simultaneously opposing arrests as counterproductive. This framing could influence internal debate within religious communities, as it challenges both the hardline exemption stance and the state's enforcement approach. The key tension is whether the rabbi's middle path can gain traction or will be dismissed by both sides.