Netanyahu Fails to Convince Rabbi Tau to Withdraw Noam Party from Elections
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempt to convince Rabbi Zvi Tau, spiritual leader of the "Noam" party, to withdraw from elections failed, as Tau refused to meet and insisted on continuing the campaign. Netanyahu's office and "Religious Zionism" are also pressuring smaller ultra-Orthodox parties, including "HaTzibur HaCharedi" and "Ahi," to withdraw to prevent vote loss. These efforts aim to consolidate the right-wing bloc ahead of the upcoming elections by ensuring smaller parties do not fall below the electoral threshold.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to secure a meeting with Rabbi Zvi Tau of the "Noam" party regarding election withdrawal.
- Rabbi Tau refused to meet Netanyahu, stating "Noam" must continue its campaign for Jewish identity.
- Netanyahu's office and "Religious Zionism" are pressuring smaller ultra-Orthodox parties to withdraw from elections.
- "HaTzibur HaCharedi" and "Ahi" parties are among those facing pressure to withdraw.
- The goal is to prevent vote loss and bolster the right-wing coalition bloc in the upcoming elections.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to arrange a meeting with Rabbi Zvi Tau, the spiritual leader of the "Noam" party, to persuade him to withdraw his party from the upcoming elections. The goal was to prevent the loss of votes, estimated at about half a Knesset seat, which could harm the coalition bloc. However, Rabbi Tau refused the meeting and indicated that "Noam" should continue its campaign to advocate for the state's Jewish identity and the education of Jewish children.
Simultaneously, Netanyahu's office and representatives of "Religious Zionism" party head Bezalel Smotrich are reportedly pressuring smaller ultra-Orthodox parties that may not pass the electoral threshold. This includes "HaTzibur HaCharedi," led by Moti Leitner, which polls suggest could take about a seat from the bloc. Omer Rahamim, campaign manager for "Religious Zionism," met with Leitner to discuss his party's withdrawal. Senior officials from Netanyahu's office also engaged with Leitner, offering incentives for his party's withdrawal.
Similar efforts are underway concerning the "Ahi" party, led by Rabbi Chaim-Yosef Aberjel, and the "Tzeva Shahor" party. "Ahi" was founded by students of Rabbi Yoram Aberjel, drawing on his religious and public legacy. "HaTzibur HaCharedi" presents itself as a platform for working Haredim and underrepresented groups within the ultra-Orthodox community. "Tzeva Shahor" emerged as a protest movement focused on maintaining exemptions from military service for yeshiva students.
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