Haredi Party Chairman Declares Victory Despite Election Defeat
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Moti Leitner, chairman of the Haredi Public Party, declared his party's election performance a victory despite failing to pass the electoral threshold. He stated the "fear barrier has been broken" and that the evening marked the beginning of a new path. The party refused to unite with others and only withdrew from the race at the last moment. Leitner expressed optimism for the future, despite the disappointing results.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Haredi Public Party Chairman Moti Leitner declared victory despite failing to pass the electoral threshold.
- Leitner stated that the "fear barrier has been broken" and called the election night a "victory."
- The party refused to unite with another faction and only withdrew from the race at the last moment.
- Leitner alluded to threats, fraud, and curses faced during the election campaign.
- The party's failure to pass the threshold could potentially benefit the left bloc by splitting right-wing votes.
Moti Leitner, chairman of the Haredi Public Party, has declared his party's electoral performance a victory, despite failing to pass the electoral threshold. Leitner stated that the "fear barrier has been broken" and that the evening marked the beginning of a new path for the Haredi public he aims to represent. He characterized the campaign as a stand against threats, fraud, and curses, asserting that his party "stood firm" and "did not break." Leitner's remarks come despite his party's failure to secure any seats, a result that could potentially benefit the left bloc by splitting votes from the right. The party refused to unite with another faction and only withdrew from the race at the last moment. Leitner expressed optimism for the future, stating, "The eternal nation is not afraid of a long road," and emphasized their commitment to their children, hinting at internal struggles within the Haredi sector.
