Ultra-Orthodox Party May Withdraw From Election Race Amid Poor Polls

The ultra-Orthodox party, known as "The Ultra-Orthodox Public Party," has not yet made a final decision regarding its participation in the upcoming elections, according to a report by Shalom Stein. Recent internal discussions within the party have reportedly included the possibility of withdrawing from the race, a move prompted by consistently low polling numbers. The party has failed to achieve even half a percent in recent polls published over the past week.

This situation has led to internal debate about whether continuing the campaign is the right course of action. In recent weeks, the party had hoped to broaden its support base beyond the ultra-Orthodox community, reaching out to the general public with a message that voting for them could weaken existing parties and introduce a new voice in the Knesset. However, the latest polls do not indicate the level of support they had anticipated from this outreach.

The final decision is expected closer to the election date, with a decisive meeting planned about a week before the vote to determine whether to continue or withdraw. Despite these internal deliberations, the party's official public stance is that they intend to continue competing. A response from the party stated, "The Ultra-Orthodox Public Party will run until the end, and with God's help, will also achieve a crushing victory."