Gur Hassidim May Boycott Election, Costing Netanyahu Bloc Votes
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The Netanyahu bloc fears the Gur Hassidic community may not vote in the upcoming elections, potentially losing over 30,000 votes. Relations between the bloc and the Hassidim have deteriorated, with no calls to vote and apparent indifference to the election. There is also concern that Hassidim might vote for other parties, wasting votes. Gur Hassidim sources confirm anger towards Netanyahu and are waiting to see how events develop.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Netanyahu bloc fears the Gur Hassidic community may not vote, costing over 30,000 votes.
- Relations between the Gur Hassidim and the Netanyahu bloc have soured during the last term.
- There are no calls to vote within the Gur Hassidic community, and elections are barely mentioned.
- A concern exists that Hassidim might vote for other parties, wasting votes.
- Gur Hassidim sources confirm anger towards Netanyahu and are waiting to see how events unfold.
Concerns are mounting within the Netanyahu bloc that the Gur Hassidic community, a significant voting bloc, may not turn out to vote in the upcoming elections, potentially costing the bloc over 30,000 votes. Relations between the bloc and the Hassidic group, led by Yitzhak Goldknopf, have soured during the last term, and no reconciliation has yet occurred.
On the ground, there are no calls within the Hassidim to vote, and the elections are barely being mentioned. A primary fear is that members of the community might vote for a different party, such as "Tzeva Shahor" (Black Color), thereby wasting votes. Sources within the Gur Hassidim have confirmed anger towards Netanyahu and have hinted that they are not currently pushing their members to vote, preferring to wait and see how events unfold.
The Netanyahu bloc fears a "slowdown strike" by the Gur Hassidim, where their members are not urged to go to the polls. The bloc is concerned about numerous small parties that could fall below the electoral threshold and waste votes. The Gur Hassidim, who represent over 30,000 votes and influence other Hassidic communities, are a crucial factor for Netanyahu, who has so far failed to appease them. Given the tight nature of the elections, Netanyahu may need to take action to secure their support.
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