Ayelet Shaked Leads Among Religious Zionist Voters for New Party Leadership

A recent poll conducted by the Menachem Lazar Institute reveals that Ayelet Shaked is the preferred candidate to lead a new party among undecided voters within the Religious Zionist community. Shaked received 24% support, significantly ahead of Yuli Edelstein at 12% and Gilad Erdan at 9%. The survey, commissioned by the sector-specific advertising agency Hamavdil, highlights Shaked's clear lead as the favored figure to spearhead a new political initiative.

Last week, Channel 7 reported that Rabbi Beni Kalmanzon, president of the Atneil Yeshiva, along with other rabbis, is exploring the possibility of establishing a new right-wing party. They have reached out to several figures from the national camp, including Shaked, Edelstein, and Erdan, to assess the feasibility of forming this new political framework and their willingness to join.

Rabbi Kalmanzon told Channel 7 that these contacts targeted individuals closely identified with the core of Religious Zionism, including rabbis, settlement leaders, and public figures. The initiative stems from dissatisfaction with the current Religious Zionist party's conduct. The group is examining various right-wing alternatives that differ on issues such as military service, relations with the Haredi community, and the role of rabbis in public life.