Shas Official Admits Party Lost Traditional Voters in Electoral Blow
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Shas is facing a significant electoral crisis after losing over 100,000 voters, expected to result in only six Knesset seats. A senior official admitted the party made a fatal mistake by abandoning its traditional voter base in favor of the Haredi community. This strategic shift led traditional voters to support Likud and Itamar Ben-Gvir instead. Internal tensions are high, with party chairman Aryeh Deri reportedly avoiding calls from senior members.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shas faces a major electoral setback, projected to win only six Knesset seats.
- A senior official admitted focusing on Haredi voters alienated traditional supporters.
- The party lost over 100,000 voters compared to the previous election.
- Traditional voters shifted to Likud and Itamar Ben-Gvir, according to an official.
- Shas is experiencing internal tensions and a severe political crisis.
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