United Torah Judaism Leads Shas by 18,600 Votes in Knesset Race
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
United Torah Judaism is leading Shas by approximately 18,600 votes after 85.6% of ballots were counted in the recent election, resulting in a near tie of seven Knesset seats for both parties. Shas fears losing a seat to six once double-enveloped ballots are included in the final tally. The outcome will determine the final seat allocation for these two ultra-Orthodox factions.
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- United Torah Judaism leads Shas by 18,600 votes after 85.6% of ballots counted.
- Both ultra-Orthodox parties are currently projected to win seven Knesset seats.
- Shas fears dropping to six seats after double-enveloped ballots are counted.
- The final seat allocation for the two parties is still uncertain.
With 85.6% of votes counted in the recent election, a near tie of seven Knesset seats has emerged between the ultra-Orthodox parties United Torah Judaism and Shas. United Torah Judaism currently holds a significant lead of approximately 18,600 votes over Shas. Concerns are mounting within the Shas campaign headquarters that this lead could widen, potentially causing the party to drop to six seats once double-enveloped ballots are tallied. The final results are pending the full count, including these crucial ballots.
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