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Former Degel HaTorah Deputy Shimon Toubul Joins Noam LeIsrael, Urges Haredim to Vote Alternative

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 28, 2026

What happened

Shimon Toubul, former Degel HaTorah deputy mayor of Beersheba, joined the new party Noam LeIsrael and urged Haredi voters to consider it as an alternative to traditional Haredi parties. He emphasized strengthening Jewish identity, addressed military service for yeshiva students, and highlighted social and economic issues in the Haredi community.

01Shimon Toubul left Degel HaTorah and joined Noam LeIsrael to strengthen Jewish identity.
02He urges Haredi voters disillusioned with traditional parties to support Noam LeIsrael.
03Toubul says many Haredim currently abstain from voting, which he opposes.
04He supports military service for non-yeshiva students with appropriate religious frameworks.
05The party focuses on social issues, especially challenges faced by baalei teshuva and Haredi women’s wages.
06Noam LeIsrael plans to announce detailed initiatives to address these community concerns.

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