Netanyahu Warns Ultra-Orthodox of Persecution if Opposition Wins
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appealed to ultra-Orthodox voters to go to the polls, warning of severe persecution if opposition parties form a government with Ra'am's support. He expressed concern over high Arab voter turnout and stated that a coalition with Mansour Abbas could harm the state's Jewish identity and lead to unprecedented harm to the ultra-Orthodox community. Netanyahu urged voters to prevent this outcome by supporting his bloc.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu warned ultra-Orthodox voters of unprecedented persecution if opposition parties win.
- Netanyahu urged voters to go to the polls, citing high Arab turnout as a concern.
- He stated a government with Mansour Abbas could harm the state's Jewish identity.
- The Prime Minister appealed to voters to protect Torah institutions and the Jewish character of the state.
- Netanyahu criticized Mansour Abbas, Yair Golan, and Avigdor Lieberman's potential influence.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a special appeal to voters of the ultra-Orthodox community hours before polls closed, warning of severe harm to the sector and its Torah institutions if a government is formed by the opposition parties with the support of Ra'am. Speaking to the website Bخدרי חרדים, Netanyahu urged his supporters to vote, expressing concern over high turnout in the Arab sector, which he cited as a reason for his election outcome worries. He pointed to "huge queues" for Arab parties as evidence of this concern. Netanyahu cautioned that a government supported by Mansour Abbas could undermine the state's Jewish identity, stating that such a coalition would lead to "persecution of the ultra-Orthodox like never before."
Netanyahu presented his continued premiership with current coalition partners as a means to preserve the state's Jewish character and enact necessary reforms. He appealed to undecided voters and those considering abstaining, urging them to overcome frustration and go to the polls. The Prime Minister also criticized Mansour Abbas, Yair Golan, and Avigdor Lieberman, warning of their potential influence on the ultra-Orthodox community's future in the event of a change in government. He emphasized that the fate of the Jewish state and its Torah institutions rests in the voters' hands.
This direct appeal to the ultra-Orthodox community follows a series of videos and messages Netanyahu released earlier in the day expressing concern about Arab voter turnout and calling for increased participation among right-wing bloc voters. His latest message specifically highlighted fears of damage to yeshivas and the ultra-Orthodox way of life.
