Haredi Public Party Leader Claims Victory Despite Election Failure
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Moti Lightner, chairman of the Haredi Public party, claimed victory despite his party failing to pass the electoral threshold in recent elections. He stated that facing significant pressure to withdraw, their participation itself was a triumph. Lightner described the election as historic for the Haredi community, emphasizing their resilience against adversity.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Moti Lightner claimed victory for his Haredi Public party despite election failure.
- The party fell below the electoral threshold, according to exit polls.
- Lightner cited resisting pressure to withdraw as a reason for victory.
- He called the election historic for the Haredi community.
- Lightner spoke of overcoming threats and slander.
Moti Lightner, chairman of the Haredi Public party, responded early Wednesday morning to exit poll results indicating his party fell below the electoral threshold. Despite the setback, Lightner declared the election a victory, citing the heavy pressure to withdraw from the race that he and his party resisted. "The barrier of fear has been broken. A spark of hope has been ignited," Lightner stated. "This evening is the beginning of a long road. This evening is our victory. Facing threats, fraud, curses, and slander, we stood our ground, we did not break."
Lightner further characterized the election as historic for the Haredi community, asserting that they stood "like a solid wall" for their children. "The eternal nation is not afraid of a long road," he added.
