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Ultra-Orthodox Faction Refuses to Recommend PM, Threatening Split
The Degel HaTorah faction of United Torah Judaism will not recommend a candidate for prime minister to President Yitzhak Herzog, citing the need to protect Torah scholars. This move, based on rabbinical orders, could lead to a split within the broader party, as other factions have differing internal opinions.
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What happened
- 01Degel HaTorah will not recommend any candidate for prime minister, per rabbinical orders.
- 02The faction's priority is the status of yeshiva students and Torah scholars.
- 03Agudat Yisrael faces internal divisions regarding recommendations.
- 04Two MKs from a separate faction have not yet decided their recommendation.
- 05A split within United Torah Judaism is possible over recommending Benjamin Netanyahu.
The situation is complicated by the ongoing debate over the conscription law and the status of yeshiva students.
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