United Torah Judaism Will Wait for Solutions Before Endorsing PM

United Torah Judaism (UTJ) has not yet decided who to recommend for prime minister, emphasizing that the party is part of the "Torah scholars bloc" and will make decisions jointly between its Degel HaTorah and Agudath Yisrael factions. MK Yitzhak Pindrus stated in an interview that the party will await election results and proposed solutions before making a recommendation. Pindrus also clarified that the party's historical alliance with Benjamin Netanyahu has shifted, referencing a letter from Rabbi Landau that he believes signifies the end of that era.

Pindrus expressed opposition to recent protests and road blockades, asserting that the demonstrations are primarily directed at Haredi Knesset members. He condemned the disruption of public access, stating, "It cannot be that a person cannot get home from work, it cannot be that a person cannot get to the hospital, and you know what? Even if he cannot get to a wedding, that is also not okay."

Addressing concerns about the Haredi lifestyle and employment, Pindrus stated that it does not preclude working, noting that he and many colleagues are employed. However, he stressed the central value of Torah study for his community and the Jewish people. Pindrus argued that the current public discourse framing the Haredi community as a burden leads to attempts to undermine its institutions, particularly its educational networks. He claimed that efforts to cut funding are focused on schools that teach a full curriculum, including core subjects, and concluded that the fundamental question is whether there is a right to be Haredi in Israel.