Government Secretary Yossi Fox made it clear this morning (Thursday), in an interview he gave to Reshet B, that the coalition is determined to pass the conscription law in three readings, despite the voices of opposition heard from within the Likud ranks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fox rejected MK Sharan Haskel's comments about a "group of rebels" within the party, saying: "The coalition leaders and the prime minister do not manage legislation according to what Sharan Haskel thinks.".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Fox, the current law is "the only tool that will change reality" and will allow for an increase in the number of troops in the IDF from among the Haredi public, along with extending the service to 36 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\""The dispute is over the road," explained Fox, "We want fighters in the Hasmonean Brigade, not more prison facilities." He expressed confidence that the necessary majority will eventually be reached, as he said happened with other complex laws such as the death penalty for terrorists law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Upon the appointment of Brigadier General Roman Goffman as head of the Mossad, Fox firmly stated: "On June 1, God willing, Roman Goffman will take up his position. There is no other option.". <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fox claimed that the High Court's decision does not delay the appointment, but only requires the completion of the subpoena of witnesses, and sharply criticized Gali Baharav for explaining: "The Ombudsman advises petitioners on how to overturn government appointments instead of advising the government itself.".<\/p>\n\n\n\n