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Netanyahu's Bid to Block Noam Party Fails as Rabbi Tau Refuses Meeting
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to persuade Rabbi Tau, the spiritual patron of the 'Noam' party, to have his party withdraw from the elections. Netanyahu's office sought a meeting with the rabbi to prevent the party from running, as it could potentially draw several thousand votes away from the coalition. However, sources close to Rabbi Tau stated that the rabbi refused the meeting if its purpose was to achieve the party's withdrawal.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to prevent the 'Noam' party from running in elections.
- Netanyahu's office approached Rabbi Tau, the party's spiritual patron, for a meeting.
- Sources close to Rabbi Tau stated the rabbi refused the meeting if its purpose was withdrawal.
- The 'Noam' party's support is estimated at several thousand votes, potentially half a mandate.
- Netanyahu is pressuring small parties that could 'waste votes' for his coalition.
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