Gerrer Hasidism's Election Stance Could Cost United Torah Judaism Votes
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Two weeks before Israeli elections, the Gerrer Hasidic sect has not yet instructed followers to vote for United Torah Judaism, potentially costing the party 30,000 votes. The delay is linked to a recent internal split within Agudat Yisrael over the formation of a new party. This lack of a clear directive raises concerns about reduced support for the party, which is part of the Netanyahu bloc.
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- Gerrer Hasidism has not yet directed followers to vote for United Torah Judaism two weeks before elections.
- The sect's electoral power is estimated at approximately 30,000 votes.
- The delay is attributed to a recent split within Agudat Yisrael and disputes over Knesset roles.
- Campaign preparations are minimal within the Gerrer community.
- Concerns exist within the Netanyahu bloc about reduced support for United Torah Judaism.
With Israeli elections just two weeks away, the influential Gerrer Hasidic sect has yet to issue an official directive from its Rebbe instructing followers to vote for the United Torah Judaism party. On the ground, there are minimal signs of election preparations within the sect, with no campaign headquarters established and scant coverage in the "HaModia" newspaper, the movement's official organ. This apparent lack of engagement stems from a recent split within the Agudat Yisrael faction, which occurred shortly before candidate lists were finalized. Meir Porush and Elikim Stern, key figures, broke away to form a new party within the United Torah Judaism list, sparking disputes over the allocation of future Knesset roles. The Gerrer Hasidism's electoral power is estimated at around 30,000 votes. The decision on whether to direct these votes to United Torah Judaism is seen as critical for the party's strength. Concerns within the Netanyahu bloc are that this ambiguity could significantly reduce the support the party receives from the Gerrer community.
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