Ultra-Orthodox Election Results Show Gains for Far-Right Parties
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Ultra-Orthodox parties United Torah Judaism and Shas maintained their dominance in ultra-Orthodox cities during the recent Knesset elections. However, Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party saw significant gains, attracting thousands of voters. In Elad, nearly 10% voted for Otzma Yehudit, and in Beitar Illit, Ben-Gvir received more votes than Likud and Religious Zionism combined. These results highlight a growing trend of support for right-wing parties beyond the traditional ultra-Orthodox factions in these communities.
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- Otzma Yehudit gained significant support in ultra-Orthodox cities during the recent Knesset elections.
- In Elad, nearly 10% of voters chose Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party.
- In Beitar Illit, Otzma Yehudit received more votes than Likud and Religious Zionism combined.
- United Torah Judaism and Shas still dominate voting in most ultra-Orthodox strongholds.
- Bnei Brak saw United Torah Judaism receive nearly 59% of the vote, with Shas at 26%.
While United Torah Judaism and Shas maintained their dominance in ultra-Orthodox cities during the recent Knesset elections, the final results reveal a notable surge in support for Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party. In Elad, nearly one in ten voters chose Otzma Yehudit, and in Beitar Illit, Ben-Gvir garnered more votes than the Likud and Religious Zionism combined. Significant support was also recorded in Bnei Brak.
In Bnei Brak, United Torah Judaism secured a commanding lead with 32,993 votes (nearly 59%), while Shas received 14,482 votes (approximately 26%). Together, these two parties captured almost 85% of the vote. However, other parties also received votes: Likud garnered 2,023, Otzma Yehudit 1,825, and Religious Zionism 1,023. The "Tzeva Shahor - Magen Olam HaTorah" party received 1,619 votes.
Modiin Illit showed near-total consolidation of votes for the ultra-Orthodox parties, with United Torah Judaism receiving 16,803 votes (about 77%) and Shas adding 3,034, totaling nearly 91%. "Tzeva Shahor" received 1,138 votes, Otzma Yehudit 368, Religious Zionism 201, and Likud 137. Other parties received minimal votes, with Gadi Eisenkot's party receiving only four.
In Beitar Illit, United Torah Judaism led with 17,890 votes, followed by Shas with 5,757. Otzma Yehudit secured third place with 1,914 votes (about 7%), surpassing both Religious Zionism (751) and Likud (545) combined.
Elad presented a closer race between the two main ultra-Orthodox parties, with United Torah Judaism receiving 5,781 votes and Shas 5,085, a difference of only 696 votes. Otzma Yehudit achieved an impressive 1,408 votes in Elad, representing almost 10% of the vote. Religious Zionism received 730 votes and Likud 682, meaning these three non-Haredi right-wing parties together secured nearly 20% of the vote.
In Rachasim, the contest was even tighter, with United Torah Judaism receiving 2,836 votes and Shas 2,644, a difference of 192 votes. Likud received 318 votes, Otzma Yehudit 252, and Religious Zionism 61.
In Kiryat Ye'arim, United Torah Judaism led significantly with 1,937 votes compared to Shas's 571. Religious Zionism received 147 votes, Otzma Yehudit 126, and Moti Litner's "Haredi Public" party garnered 134 votes, about 4.3% of the vote.
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