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New Haredi Faction Demands Representation in United Torah Judaism and Shas Ahead of Elections
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 5 hours ago
What happened
A new Haredi political faction called "The Haredi Public" has united tens of thousands of Haredim to demand representation in the established Haredi parties United Torah Judaism and Shas ahead of the Knesset elections, focusing on combating poverty, dropout rates, and persecution of Torah scholars.
- 01The Haredi Public faction demands seats in United Torah Judaism and Shas electoral lists.
- 02The campaign targets key Haredi cities: Bnei Brak, Jerusalem, and Elad, with over 2 million shekels invested.
- 03Main issues are persecution of Torah scholars, poverty, and rising dropout rates.
- 04Negotiations with established Haredi leadership failed, prompting faction formation.
- 05Moti Leitner leads the faction, emphasizing urgent social and economic challenges.
- 06The faction seeks to reconnect leadership with grassroots and offer practical solutions.
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