Defeated Haredi Party Leader Vows to Persevere After Election Loss
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Moti Lightner, leader of the Haredi Public party, vowed to continue after his party's failure to reach the electoral threshold in the 26th Knesset elections. He quoted "For I have fallen, but I will rise" to signal his intent to run again. The party sought to be an alternative to established Haredi factions by addressing issues like conscription and core curriculum studies. Lightner viewed the campaign as the start of a long journey despite facing pressure to withdraw.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Moti Lightner vowed to continue after his party's election loss, quoting "For I have fallen, but I will rise."
- The Haredi Public party failed to reach the electoral threshold in the 26th Knesset elections.
- The party aimed to offer an alternative to established Haredi factions on key issues.
- Lightner viewed the campaign as the "beginning of a long road."
- He faced pressure to withdraw from the race during the campaign.
Moti Lightner, the leader of the Haredi Public party, has summarized his party's significant loss in the 26th Knesset elections with the biblical phrase, "For I have fallen, but I will rise." Lightner posted this on Twitter, reinforcing his earlier statements that he is not discouraged and intends to run again. His party aimed to offer an alternative to established Haredi parties, focusing on issues such as the conscription of Haredim not studying in yeshivas, core curriculum studies, and the inclusion of women on the list. Despite these efforts, the party failed to approach the electoral threshold.
During the election campaign, Lightner faced pressure to withdraw from the race, partly due to concerns that his candidacy might harm the right-wing bloc's strength. He chose to continue, even as the party struggled to gain expected support. Lightner initially framed the election results as "the beginning of a long road," stating that the party had broken "the fear barrier."
