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Shas Party Faces Electoral Challenge in Loyal Stronghold
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
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The ultra-Orthodox Sephardic party Shas is experiencing a potential decline in support in its stronghold of Netivot, a western Negev town. This shift challenges the party's long-standing electoral dominance and its role in Israeli governments. The trend coincides with a general decrease in visible political displays during election campaigns.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Shas, an ultra-Orthodox Sephardic party, faces a serious electoral threat in Netivot.
- The party has historically been a strong force in Netivot and in Netanyahu governments.
- Voter loyalty displays, like porch posters, are becoming notably rare in Israeli elections.
- The upcoming election is being characterized as the most consequential in Israeli history.
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