Haredi Party Chairman Rejects Pressure to Withdraw from Election Race
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Moti Leitner, chairman of the HaTzibbur HaCharedi party, has rejected pressure to withdraw from the upcoming Knesset elections, despite polls showing the party below the electoral threshold. He insists the party has significant grassroots support and will remain in the race, aiming to represent working haredim and dissatisfied Religious Zionist voters. Leitner criticized established haredi parties and expressed confidence in his party's potential to be an election surprise.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- HaTzibbur HaCharedi party chairman Moti Leitner rejected pressure to withdraw from the Knesset elections.
- Leitner insists his party will remain in the race until Election Day, despite low poll numbers.
- He claims significant grassroots support and expects to be the "surprise of the elections."
- The party is expanding outreach to the Religious Zionist community, citing unrepresented voters.
- Leitner criticized established haredi parties for neglecting working haredim and other issues.
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