Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has sharply criticized Chareidi political parties, accusing their representatives of preventing the dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara while condemning the arrests of yeshiva bochurim over military conscription.

In a wide-ranging interview with B’Chadrei Chareidim, Ben-Gvir claimed that Chareidi lawmakers opposed his efforts to remove the attorney general because they believed maintaining a working relationship with her would help them secure government appointments and advance their interests.

Ben-Gvir argued that the same attorney general was involved in pursuing policies that have created serious difficulties for the Chareidi community, particularly concerning the military draft.

His remarks come amid continuing tensions over the arrests of yeshiva bochurim and the government's handling of military conscription.

The Otzma Yehudit chairman criticized the arrests, presenting himself as an opponent of measures targeting yeshiva students who have not reported for military service.

The interview also highlighted Ben-Gvir's growing disagreements with the established Chareidi political leadership, despite their participation in the same governing coalition.

Turning to the political situation following the election, Ben-Gvir expressed concern that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu could form a unity government with political rivals, including Gadi Eisenkot, potentially leaving his party outside the next coalition.

Ben-Gvir also discussed his ambitions for a future government, indicating that he intends to seek the Defense Ministry portfolio during coalition negotiations.

He further expressed support for appointing Likud MK Tally Gotliv as justice minister, reflecting his desire for significant changes in the government's approach to the judicial system.

The statements underscore the growing tensions between Ben-Gvir and Chareidi political representatives over judicial policy, military conscription and the composition of a future coalition.

While Ben-Gvir portrayed the Chareidi parties as having obstructed his efforts to remove the attorney general, those accusations remain his political claims and have not been independently established.

The controversy comes as the Chareidi community continues to face uncertainty surrounding the draft issue and the legal challenges affecting yeshiva students.