Israeli Politician Dismisses New Haredi Party

Member of Knesset Meir Porush, chairman of the Shlomei Emunim faction, has stated that he is unconcerned by the new Haredi Public party led by Moti Leitner. The party recently held an election rally with hundreds of attendees at Binyanei Ha'umah. Porush, speaking in an interview with Kikar HaShabbat, dismissed the new party's efforts as more than just a "gimmick," acknowledging that hundreds of Haredi individuals are seeking an alternative.

However, Porush expressed doubt about the party's ability to gain traction, noting he did not see any individuals identified with his own party, Agudat Yisrael, or Degel HaTorah, at the rally. He suggested that potential supporters might have previously voted for figures like Itamar Ben-Gvir or not voted at all, emphasizing that such votes would ultimately not lead to Knesset representation. Porush stated his focus is on securing votes for Yahadut HaTorah.

When asked about the emergence of a female Haredi candidate for the Knesset, Porush questioned her connection to their parties, stating, "What is this woman related to us? How many times do we need to tell you in the same interview?" He implied that individuals seeking political office, like aspiring Knesset members, often try their luck without guaranteed success.