MK Moti Yogev (Habayit Hayehudi), in conjunction with MK Hamed Amar (United Arab List) has proposed a law by which preference would be given to minorities who served in the IDF for public service positions over similarly-qualified candidates who did not serve in the IDF.
The proposal passed its initial vote, despite UTJ breaking coalition discipline and voting against (though Shas voted in favor).
Yogev explains that the problem has been that minorities have benefited from affirmative action even without having served in the IDF just as much as those who did serve. This proposal will encourage more participation in society.
UTJ voted against because they see it as hurting the Haredi community that largely does not serve in the IDF. Ahmed Tibi is upset at Deri for voting in favor and is happy with Gafni for voting against.
source: Srugim and Behadrei
what I dont get is how an MK form the United Arab List supported the bill - from two perspectives:
1. from his own point of view - he doesnt consider this discriminatory against his constituents?
2. how did the other members of his party, and his constituents, not pressure him to not be a part of this?
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