Ultra-Orthodox Candidate Slams Election Official, Cites Holocaust Comparison
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
United Torah Judaism candidate Elikim Shtark accused Central Elections Committee Chairman Noam Solberg of "Solbergism," a phenomenon of targeting the ultra-Orthodox for political success. Shtark compared the community's current situation, particularly regarding draft evaders' inability to travel for matchmaking, to the Holocaust. He stated that brides' families must now come to Israel due to exit orders preventing men from leaving.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Elikim Shtark, a UTJ candidate, coined "Solbergism" to criticize election official Noam Solberg.
- Shtark claims "Solbergism" targets the ultra-Orthodox for political gain.
- He compared the ultra-Orthodox situation to the Holocaust.
- Draft evaders cannot leave Israel for matchmaking due to exit orders.
- Families of brides must now travel to Israel for matchmaking.
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