Following months of peace-making efforts with chareidi parties in Knesset, Yesh Atid leader MK Yair Lapid explains that he has not forgotten his ‘share the burden agenda’, which remains atop of his party’s platform.

On Monday, 28 Sivan, Lapid told the nation the issue of drafting chareidim will not be a major component of the next government, which he plans to led. His comments led to criticism against Yesh Atid, which was spearheaded by Hiddush.

This led to an explanation/clarification, with Lapid stating his part is not planning to back down to its ‘share the burden’ demands. Lapid insists it is he and his party that raised the ‘share the burden’ flag, and they remain loyal to it.

Using Facebook to back down from his statements, Lapid announced that what he meant by his comment that share the burden would not occupy the next government is simply that he expects to realize victory as a result of a High Court of Justice ruling in pending petitions on the matter.

He concluded with a word to the chareidi tzibur, explaining he is not against them and not seeking to harass them, but the need to serve is simply a method of all Israelis fulfilling their obligation equally.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)