United Crisis: Asher to Meet Goldknopf Amid Gur's Election Boycott Threats
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The party faces internal disarray and ineffective campaigning, with internal estimates suggesting they may secure only seven seats. Concerns also exist within Netanyahu's bloc about a potential Gur election day boycott and vote-splitting from smaller parties.
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- The Gur Hasidic community's unmet demands and Goldknopf's intention to abstain from an Eisenkot government vote are key issues.
- Netanyahu's bloc fears a Gur election day boycott, termed an "Italian strike."
- The party's campaign is described as disorganized and ineffective, with low public engagement.
The meeting aims to forge a unified party stance in the face of deepening internal disagreements.
The Gur Hasidic community has presented demands that remain unmet, and Goldknopf himself intends to abstain from voting on the establishment of an Eisenkot government due to a rift with Prime Minister Netanyahu. This situation has raised concerns within Netanyahu's bloc about a potential "Italian strike", a deliberate non-participation, by Gur Hasidim on election day.
Sources on the ground describe the party's campaign as disorganized and ineffective, with low public engagement.
Concerns are mounting within Netanyahu's bloc regarding the potential impact of numerous small parties, including those led by Ofer Vinter, Yoaz Hendel, and Yaron Zehlikha, which may fail to cross the electoral threshold and could siphon votes. The relationship between the Gur Hasidic community and Netanyahu has deteriorated significantly during the last term, with Goldknopf operating as an opposition figure and expressing opposition to measures concerning draft exemption laws.
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