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Netanyahu Bloc Fears Gur Hasidim Will Abstain in Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political bloc is concerned that the Gur Hasidic community may abstain from voting in the upcoming elections due to ongoing tensions with Netanyahu. The community, estimated to hold over 30,000 votes, has shown no signs of usual election mobilization.
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- 01Netanyahu's bloc fears the Gur Hasidim may abstain from voting due to tensions with the Prime Minister.
- 02The Gur Hasidim possess electoral power of over 30,000 votes and influence other Hasidic groups.
- 03There is a lack of usual election mobilization and calls to vote within the Gur Hasidic community.
- 04Strained relations stem from disputes over the conscription of yeshiva students.
- 05Sources within the Gur Hasidim confirm anger towards Netanyahu exists.
- 06There is concern some voters might cast ballots for the "Black Color" party.
This situation is causing anxiety for Netanyahu's allies and the United Torah Judaism party. The strained relationship stems from disputes over yeshiva student conscription, with the community reportedly still harboring anger towards the Prime Minister.
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