Achi Party Withdraws From Election Race; Leader Urges Vote for Likud
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The Achi party, led by Rabbi Chaim Dovid Abergel, has withdrawn from the upcoming Israeli elections. The decision followed negotiations involving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's representatives and local mayors. Rabbi Abergel is expected to direct his supporters to vote for the Likud party without a public endorsement. In return, the Prime Minister's office reportedly committed to advancing several social and religious issues.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Achi party, led by Rabbi Chaim Dovid Abergel, has withdrawn from the upcoming Israeli elections.
- Rabbi Abergel is expected to urge his followers to vote for the Likud party.
- The Prime Minister's office reportedly committed to advancing several key issues.
- The withdrawal is seen by Likud as a political gain in securing right-wing votes.
- Negotiations involved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's representatives and local mayors.
The Achi party, led by Rabbi Chaim Dovid Abergel, announced its withdrawal from the upcoming elections. The decision was made Friday in Nativot after a meeting attended by former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar, Minister Yoav Kisch representing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Mayors Yechiel Zohar and Itzik Danino. Prime Minister Netanyahu also spoke with Rabbi Abergel via Zoom during the negotiations.
The move followed negotiations led by the Prime Minister's envoy, attorney Lior Katzav, who finalized the agreement. Nativot Mayor Yechiel Zohar also played a role, and Deputy Minister Almog Cohen met with Rabbi Abergel the previous day, expressing concern that Achi's participation could siphon votes from the right-wing bloc.
Under the agreement, Rabbi Abergel is expected to encourage his followers to vote for the Likud party, though without a public endorsement. Achi stated in a letter released by Rabbi Abergel that the party had achieved its goals and would not compete. The Prime Minister's office reportedly committed to advancing several issues, including the draft law, aid for disadvantaged populations, early childhood care, support for seniors, and strengthening Jewish identity and education in the country.
The Likud views Achi's withdrawal as a political achievement, potentially securing votes that might have otherwise been lost below the electoral threshold.
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