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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Haredi Party Leader Rejects PM's Offer, Vows to Run in Elections

Moti Leitner, chairman of the Haredi Public Party, announced his party will run in the Knesset elections despite pressure and an offer from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Leitner accused established Haredi parties, United Torah Judaism and Shas, of using threats to stop his candidacy.

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What happened

  1. 01Haredi Public Party chairman Moti Leitner will run in elections despite pressure.
  2. 02Leitner met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and received an offer.
  3. 03Leitner accuses United Torah Judaism and Shas of using threats.
  4. 04The party claims to represent "invisible Haredim" who cannot be bought.
  5. 05Leitner warns against perpetuating the "old method" of taking votes for granted.

He stated his party represents "invisible Haredim" and fears that withdrawing would allow the "old method" of taking votes for granted to continue, impacting Haredi children's future.

Translated and summarized by baba from Arutz Sheva, the latest report. Read Arutz Sheva’s original

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