United Torah Judaism Leads in Most Ultra-Orthodox Cities, Shas Wins in Elad

Analysis of election results released Wednesday shows that the United Torah Judaism party is leading in five of seven ultra-Orthodox cities, with the Sephardic ultra-Orthodox party Shas securing a win in Elad. In the city of Rekhasim, the two parties are in a precise tie. The results, as of 12:34 PM, indicate significant differences in the balance of power between the two parties.

In Modi'in Illit, United Torah Judaism holds a lead of more than five to one over Shas, with 23,543 votes compared to Shas's 4,464. In Beitar Illit, United Torah Judaism has over a three-to-one advantage, garnering 17,890 votes against Shas's 5,757. Bnei Brak saw United Torah Judaism receive 50,509 votes and Shas 20,766. In Jerusalem, United Torah Judaism leads with 69,237 votes, followed by the Likud party with 49,935 and Shas in third place with 41,396.

Shas emerged victorious in Elad, receiving 8,360 votes to United Torah Judaism's 7,929, a difference of only 431 votes. In Rekhasim, both parties received an identical 2,983 votes. In Beit Shemesh, United Torah Judaism leads with 26,588 votes, followed by Shas with 10,196 and the Likud party in third place with 8,742.

These figures represent interim results and are based on the votes counted up to the time of the update. The article notes that as vote counting progresses, these numbers, support percentages, and gaps may change. In Jerusalem, unlike the more exclusively ultra-Orthodox cities, the results show a broader distribution of votes among parties.