Netanyahu Allegedly Promised Deputy Minister Post to Rabbi Abirgel for Election Withdrawal
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Abirgel's party, Achie, withdrew from the Knesset elections after pressure from the Likud party. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly promised Abirgel a Deputy Minister role and committed to changing the law to facilitate the appointment. Abirgel was previously arrested on suspicion of sexual offenses. The withdrawal was met with appreciation from Netanyahu, who also referenced other agreements concerning the ultra-Orthodox community.
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- Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Abirgel's party withdrew from Knesset elections following Likud pressure.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu allegedly promised Abirgel a Deputy Minister post for the withdrawal.
- Netanyahu also committed to changing the law to allow Abirgel's appointment.
- Abirgel was arrested in August 2025 on suspicion of sexual offenses.
- Netanyahu praised the withdrawal as a "serious and responsible step" for Israel.
The Achie party, led by Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Abirgel, has announced its withdrawal from the Knesset elections following significant pressure from the Likud party. Abirgel was arrested in August 2025 on suspicion of sexual offenses, stemming from an investigative report by Channel 12. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly promised Abirgel the position of Deputy Minister in exchange for his party's withdrawal from the race. Netanyahu also allegedly committed to changing the law to enable Abirgel's appointment, as current legislation requires Deputy Ministers to be members of the Knesset. The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for Abirgel's decision, stating it was a "serious and responsible step" for the nation's future. Discussions also touched upon agreements regarding the enlistment of the ultra-Orthodox community, with Netanyahu assuring Abirgel that commitments would be advanced. While the Deputy Minister post was not explicitly mentioned in a recorded conversation, Netanyahu referred to other understandings in their agreement.
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