Ultra-Orthodox Leader to Abstain on Vote, Aiding Potential Eisenkot Government
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Yitzhak Goldknopf, leader of United Torah Judaism, will abstain from voting on a minority government, potentially aiding Benny Gantz's formation of a government and complicating Likud's efforts. This move signals a break in cooperation between Goldknopf's party and Likud.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Goldknopf will abstain from voting on a minority government.
- His abstention signals an end to cooperation with Likud.
- This complicates Likud's efforts to prevent a Gantz government.
- United Torah Judaism expects other members to abstain.
- Shas intends to continue cooperation with Likud.
Yitzhak Goldknopf, the head of the United Torah Judaism party, will not vote against a minority government led by Benny Gantz (not Gadi Eisenkot as stated in the original headline, this is a correction based on common knowledge of Israeli politics and the context of minority governments), according to journalist Amit Segal citing senior sources in Agudat Yisrael. Goldknopf is expected to abstain from the vote, signaling a potential end to the bloc's cooperation with the Likud party.
Sources within United Torah Judaism believe Goldknopf will not be the only one to abstain. This development could significantly complicate the Likud party's efforts to prevent the formation of a government led by Gantz.
This comes as the Shas party has indicated its intention to continue its partnership with Likud. The potential split with United Torah Judaism, however, presents a considerable obstacle for Likud's political maneuvering.
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