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New Haredi Party 'HaKahal' Challenges Traditional Politics with Democratic Primaries and Support for Military Service
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By דסק החדשות C14
First reported by N12 · Jul 30, 2026
What happened
A new Haredi party, HaKahal, led by Shlomo Elboum, launches in Jerusalem with over 70,000 supporters, promoting democratic primaries and support for Haredim serving in the military. The party challenges traditional Haredi political norms and seeks to represent frustrated voters ahead of the 2026 elections.
- 01HaKahal party launches with 70,000 supporters, led by Shlomo Elboum in Jerusalem.
- 02The party introduces democratic primaries for selecting Haredi representatives.
- 03Supports military service options for Haredim not studying Torah.
- 04Aims to represent frustrated Haredi voters disillusioned with traditional parties.
- 05Does not rule out women candidates in primaries, leaving choice to voters.
- 06Promises responsibility to avoid splitting right-wing votes in elections.
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