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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Ultra-Orthodox Parties May Break Blocs, Refuse to Commit to Netanyahu

The ultra-Orthodox party United Torah Judaism is reportedly considering not committing to Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc, with advisors stating their allegiance is to "the rabbis." This comes as UTJ leaders met to coordinate their position ahead of recommending a president.

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  1. 01United Torah Judaism is considering breaking from Netanyahu's bloc, prioritizing rabbis' decisions.
  2. 02Rabbi Dov Lando reportedly instructed party members to engage with the 'change bloc'.
  3. 03UTJ sources feel their alliance with Netanyahu is exhausted and seek renewed Knesset influence.
  4. 04The 'change bloc' is experiencing internal tensions regarding government formation and the Knesset speaker.
  5. 05Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman reportedly held an undisclosed coordination meeting.

Meanwhile, the "change bloc" faces internal tensions over the Knesset speaker role, with reports of undisclosed meetings between key figures like Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman.

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

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