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Agudat Yisrael Leaders Celebrate Election Night, Vow Continued Activity

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Agudat Yisrael leaders and activists held an election night gathering to review their campaign efforts and discuss future plans. MK Meir Porush declared the party active and strong within Haredi communities, estimating over 300,000 votes for United Torah Judaism. The meeting emphasized strengthening the party's presence in Israel, with final election results still unknown.

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  • Agudat Yisrael leaders convened on election night to celebrate and plan future activities.
  • MK Meir Porush stated the party has proven it is active and has strong community support.
  • Porush estimated over 300,000 votes for the United Torah Judaism party.
  • The gathering emphasized strengthening Agudat Yisrael's presence in Israel.
  • The meeting occurred while final election results were still being tallied.

Leaders and activists of the Agudat Yisrael party convened on election night for a special gathering to review the day's activities and discuss the party's future. The event included dozens of local representatives and hundreds of activists, alongside MK Meir Porush, Deputy Minister Yisrael Eichler, MK-elect Eliezer Stark, and former MK Moshe Shimon Rot. During the gathering, MK Porush addressed the party's strength within Haredi communities, stating, "We have proven that Agudat Yisrael exists and is active, with dozens of communities that want to continue forward." He praised the activists and representatives for their efforts throughout the election campaign. Porush also commented on the support for the United Torah Judaism party, estimating, "It is clear to us that there are more than 300,000 votes for United Torah Judaism." He emphasized the party's mission to strengthen Agudat Yisrael in Israel, as directed by the Council of Torah Sages and Admorim. The meeting underscored the importance of community organization and the desire to bolster Agudat Yisrael's activities post-election, while final election results were still pending.

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