Right-Wing Parties Court Disappointed Haredi Voters
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Right-wing parties, including Otzma Yehudit and Noam, are targeting disillusioned Haredi voters who are reportedly dissatisfied with their traditional political representation. Otzma Yehudit has placed Yossi Goldberger on its Knesset list and is actively campaigning for Haredi votes, addressing issues like military conscription. Noam's Avi Maoz and candidate Shimon Toubul have also voiced support for the Haredi community and expressed views on conscription. Ofer Winter is also attempting to attract Haredi voters, criticizing current political leadership and promising to represent their interests.
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- Right-wing parties are actively seeking votes from disillusioned Haredi voters.
- Otzma Yehudit is reportedly gaining the largest share of these disappointed Haredi voters.
- Yossi Goldberger of Otzma Yehudit stated the party represents the Haredi sector.
- Noam's Avi Maoz claimed to have supported the Haredi community during difficult times.
- Shimon Toubul of Noam opposes sanctions on yeshiva students regarding conscription.
- Ofer Winter is also appealing to the Haredi public, criticizing current leadership.
Several right-wing parties are actively seeking votes from disillusioned members of the ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) community, aiming to capture support that might otherwise go to established Haredi parties like Shas and United Torah Judaism. This strategy emerges amid a perceived stagnation in the political power of Haredi parties, despite the community's significant demographic growth.
Otzma Yehudit, a party identified with the religious Zionist sector, is reportedly gaining the largest share of these disappointed Haredi voters. The party has placed Yossi Goldberger, who identifies as Haredi, on its Knesset list. Goldberger stated that polls indicate many Haredi individuals are considering not voting, and Otzma Yehudit is appealing to them. He asserted that the party represented the Haredi sector as much as the general public in the previous Knesset term. Regarding the sensitive issue of military conscription, Goldberger suggested that while yeshiva students should be exempt, those not actively studying should be drafted, criticizing the previous lack of initiative on this matter as "cheap politics."
Noam, another party vying for Haredi votes, has chairman Avi Maoz stating he stood by the Haredi community during what he described as four years of "discrimination and persecution." Shimon Toubul, a candidate for Noam, expressed opposition to the conscription law, arguing it should not impose sanctions on yeshiva students and that those who study Torah should be supported, not demeaned.
Ofer Winter, also seeking Haredi support, commented on conscription, calling arrests effective but noting the current situation is an "impossible political debate." He characterized struggles over religion and state as "Jewish struggles" essential for observant and traditional communities, while also advocating for minimal legislation on religious matters. Winter appealed to the Haredi public, suggesting that current political leadership is focused on "deal-making" and promising his party would care for everyone.
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