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Netanyahu Concerned by Declining Support for Haredi Parties
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is worried about a decline in support for Haredi parties Shas and United Torah Judaism, who are polling at 14-15 seats compared to their previous 18. Internal party disputes and voter apathy, particularly concerning the draft exemption law for Shas, are contributing factors.
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What happened
- 01Haredi parties Shas and United Torah Judaism are polling at 14-15 seats, down from 18 in the last election.
- 02Internal crises and voter apathy are cited as reasons for the decline in support for the Haredi parties.
- 03United Torah Judaism faces a paralyzed campaign headquarters due to a leadership dispute.
- 04Shas is experiencing voter shifts due to disagreements over the draft exemption law.
- 05Netanyahu is also concerned about three seats potentially moving to new parties led by Ofer Winter and Yaron Zehlikah.
Additionally, Netanyahu faces the challenge of three seats potentially shifting to new parties led by Ofer Winter and Yaron Zehlikah, which could impact the overall bloc strength.
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