United Torah Judaism Sets Ambitious Goal of 320,000 Votes in Upcoming Election
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
United Torah Judaism has set a target of 320,000 votes for the upcoming elections, aiming to increase its support base within the Haredi community. The party plans to launch its campaign this weekend, focusing on Haredi-specific media and believing voter turnout will surge in the final weeks. Internal polls indicate the conscription crisis may not deter young voters, though competition from right-wing parties poses a challenge. The party seeks to leverage its growth and focus on Torah study to become a key player in the next government coalition.
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- United Torah Judaism aims for 320,000 votes in the upcoming election, up from 280,000 in the last.
- The party's campaign will launch this weekend, focusing on Haredi-specific media channels.
- Internal polls suggest the conscription crisis may be strengthening support among young Haredi voters.
- Competition from right-wing parties like those of Ben-Gvir and Smotrich is a concern.
- The party seeks to become a kingmaker in the next government coalition.
The United Torah Judaism party is aiming for an ambitious 320,000 votes in the upcoming elections, despite a perceived lack of overt enthusiasm in the Haredi public. Party officials believe the Haredi public will mobilize closer to election day, a pattern observed in previous campaigns. The party's campaign is set to launch this weekend and will gradually intensify until election day, with a focus on the final two weeks.
This year, the party seeks not only to increase voter turnout but also to broaden its support base within the Haredi community. In the previous election, United Torah Judaism received approximately 280,000 votes. The new target of 320,000 votes, factoring in natural population growth, requires retaining existing voters and re-engaging those whose commitment has waned.
The party plans to utilize Haredi-specific media channels, including email newsletters, news websites, 'Neyes' phone lines, and sectoral blogs. Social media platforms like TikTok will receive less emphasis, as they are not considered the primary channels for reaching the party's core audience.
Internal polls suggest that the conscription crisis has not necessarily alienated young Haredi voters; some even show increased support for the party due to a sense of persecution and solidarity with the struggle for Torah study. However, United Torah Judaism acknowledges competition from right-wing and Religious Zionist parties, particularly those led by Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, whose nationalistic stances appeal to some young Haredi voters.
The party's strategy hinges on the assumption that Haredi voters prioritize representatives who fight for their community's interests and daily needs. Even with alignment on the right, the primary question for many voters will be who can deliver tangible achievements for the sector. United Torah Judaism aims to translate natural population growth and a focus on Torah study into political power, seeking to become a kingmaker in forming the next government and maximizing their influence.
