In a high-level consultation held Thursday morning, Degel HaTorah chairman MK Moshe Gafni met with Rashbi Rosh Yeshivah Rav Meir Tzvi Bergman at the latter’s home on Rechov Admor MiGur in Bnei Brak. The two discussed pressing national issues, including the war in Gaza, efforts to secure the release of hostages, and the crisis surrounding the draft law.
During the extended meeting, Rav Bergman voiced strong support for Gafni’s recent calls to end the war in Gaza. Addressing criticism leveled at Gafni from elements within the right, the Rosh Yeshivah remarked, “You are in the right. All the criticism directed at you, coming from those who have sanctified a false lust for victory while endangering real lives—these are empty words.”
Turning to the looming battle over the draft bill, Rav Bergman condemned the religious Zionist lawmakers, stating bluntly, “They are ungrateful. We supported their efforts, even when they had no direct connection to us—and instead of showing appreciation, they repay us with harm when it comes to the decree to draft bnei yeshivah.”
According to a report by journalist Akiva Weiss in Makor Rishon, Rav Bergman warned Gafni not to show any sign of weakness on the issue: “Not only must we not compromise on the matter of yeshivah students being drafted, we must also ensure that the other side doesn’t detect even the slightest hint of weakness. We must stand firm and not be afraid of anyone. And remember—there is a Borei Olam watching over us.”
{Matzav.com Israel}