Netanyahu's Bid to Prevent Coalition Vote Split Rejected by Rabbi Tau
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Rabbi Tau believes the party must run to defend Israel's Jewish identity and children's education. Netanyahu's office and allies are also pressuring other small Haredi parties, like Motty Leitner's "Hatzibur Ha'Haredi," to withdraw to prevent vote loss within the coalition bloc.
The story in 2 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu's office and allies are trying to prevent vote loss within the coalition by pressuring small parties.
- Despite pressure, "Hatzibur Ha'Haredi" and other small Haredi parties intend to compete until the end.
Sources close to Rabbi Tau stated that if the meeting's purpose was to persuade Noam to exit the race, such a move is not under consideration. Rabbi Tau believes the party should continue its participation to advocate for Israel's Jewish identity and the education of its children.
These efforts to consolidate coalition votes extend beyond the Noam party. Netanyahu's associates, along with figures from the camp of Religious Zionism chairman Bezalel Smotrich, are also pressuring smaller Haredi parties that might not pass the electoral threshold.
Omer Rahamim, campaign manager for Religious Zionism, met with Leitner to discuss negotiations for his party's withdrawal. Senior officials from Netanyahu's office have also engaged with Leitner, proposing ways he could influence the Haredi public if he agrees to step aside. Despite these pressures, "Hatzibur Ha'Haredi" has indicated its intention to compete until the end. Other small Haredi parties, including Rabbi Aberjel's AHI and the "Tzeva Shahor" party, are also reportedly subject to these consolidation efforts.
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