United Torah Judaism Prioritizes Torah Scholars Ahead of Elections

United Torah Judaism MK Yitzhak Pindrus stated that the sole issue of concern for his party, Degel HaTorah, and the broader United Torah Judaism faction is the status of Torah scholars and yeshiva students. Pindrus dismissed the relevance of opinion polls and political blocs, emphasizing that this matter is the foundation for any agreement with Agudat Yisrael.

He asserted that other issues discussed in the media are insignificant to their party's agenda. "After the elections, we will see who takes care of the Torah scholars, and based on that, we will act," Pindrus explained. He rejected public discourse on broader issues, calling them "excuses and headlines with nothing behind them."

Regarding a recent vote in the Central Elections Committee, Pindrus clarified that the party had previously avoided such actions due to potential legal repercussions. However, this time, based on available information and the committee chairman's sentiment, they voted in favor of disqualification. Pindrus anticipates the Supreme Court will overturn this decision, as it has in similar past instances.