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Jerusalem's Haredi Neighborhoods Show Quiet Election Day Turnout
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Jerusalem's Haredi neighborhoods experienced a quiet election day with minimal street activity. Residents expressed a relaxed attitude, with many voting according to their rabbis' directives for parties like UTJ and Shas. Despite political messaging and some disillusionment, the overall sentiment was one of adherence to religious leadership, with the issue of yeshiva student conscription not appearing to be a primary focus for most voters on election day.
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- Jerusalem's Haredi neighborhoods were unusually quiet on election day, with minimal street activity.
- Many Haredi voters stated they vote strictly according to their rabbi's instructions.
- Posters warned against parties supporting any draft of yeshiva students.
- The new Charedi Public party, with women on its slate, had no visible campaign presence.
- Some residents expressed disillusionment with the electoral process.
- Voter turnout was expected to be high, despite the relaxed atmosphere.
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