Likud Offers Haredi Party Chief Major Government Role to Exit Election
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
The Likud party is attempting to persuade Moti Leitner, head of the independent Haredi Public party, to withdraw from the upcoming election by offering him a government role overseeing a budget of hundreds of millions of shekels. This effort aims to prevent potential vote loss from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc. Leitner's party presents itself as an alternative to established Haredi parties, advocating for reforms in education and employment. While Leitner has not yet agreed, the negotiations are ongoing, reflecting Likud's broader strategy to consolidate support.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Likud offered Moti Leitner a government role with a budget of hundreds of millions of shekels to quit the election.
- The move aims to prevent the Haredi Public party from potentially costing Netanyahu's bloc votes.
- Leitner's party differs from established Haredi factions by supporting military service and workforce integration.
- The proposed role involves managing projects for the Haredi community, not a ministerial appointment.
- Negotiations are ongoing, with Leitner seeking guarantees against obstruction from other Haredi parties.
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