Internal Crisis Threatens United Election Prospects
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
This dispute could cost the party thousands of votes. To resolve the issue, MK Yaakov Asher will meet with Yitzchak Goldknopf today to bridge the gaps.
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- The dispute stems from perceived slights during the previous Knesset term regarding the conscription law and budget.
- MK Yaakov Asher will meet with Yitzchak Goldknopf today to try and resolve the crisis.
- The Gur community's support is estimated to be worth tens of thousands of votes.
This potential withdrawal stems from accumulated anger towards Degel HaTorah during the previous Knesset term, raising fears of losing thousands of votes.
The core of the dispute lies in the perceived message from Degel HaTorah during the last term, particularly when Agudat Yisrael left the coalition over the conscription law and budget.
Now, ahead of the upcoming elections, the Gur community appears poised to reciprocate this sentiment. The possibility of an "Italian strike," where members of the Hasidic community would not actively participate in the election campaign, is being discussed. Such a move could severely impact the party's electoral strength, with concerns about losing the support of tens of thousands of Gur voters.
The meeting aims to bridge the divide between the factions and secure the Gur community's commitment to the election efforts.
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