Rabbi Avraham Stav Reveals His Voting Intentions

Rabbi Avraham Stav has revealed his voting intentions for the upcoming elections, outlining his considerations in a detailed article. He stated that his decision is guided by the composition and policy of the future government rather than a specific candidate or party. Stav explicitly ruled out voting for parties within the current coalition, despite acknowledging good individuals and actions, because he believes the current government endangers Israel's existence.

He also dismissed the left-wing bloc, including Yisrael Eizenkot and Yair Golan, due to their policies concerning Judea and Samaria and the need for judicial reform. Regarding the centrist "Am Yisrael" party led by Yossi Winter, Stav expressed admiration for its members and ideological alignment with right-wing values. However, he noted the dilemma of potentially needing to join the Netanyahu bloc, which might compromise significant social changes for ministerial portfolios.

Concerns about the Huldai-Zalika party failing to pass the electoral threshold and uncertainty regarding Zalika's stances were also mentioned. Ultimately, Stav concluded that the danger posed by the continuation of the current coalition government outweighs other concerns. He indicated his intention to vote for a party likely to pass the threshold, which would lead to a different government and advance a right-wing ideology as much as possible.

Stav emphasized that he wrote the piece because many people asked, and he dislikes leaving questions unanswered. He concluded by stating that more important than who is elected is who the people become, urging them to recognize the virtues of their fellow citizens and speak to each other constructively.