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Senior United Torah Judaism Figure Proposes Conflict with Netanyahu to Boost Support

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First reported by Ynet · 7 hours ago

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A senior United Torah Judaism official proposed a public dispute with Netanyahu to revive Haredi voter support amid dissatisfaction with current policies. Polls show declining Haredi party strength ahead of elections, prompting strategic political moves. Netanyahu has recently indicated a policy shift regarding arrests.

01A senior United Torah Judaism figure proposed a public dispute with Netanyahu to a Likud official.
02The proposal aims to address Haredi voter dissatisfaction and declining support in polls.
03Discontent stems from government measures on property taxes, daycare, and housing affecting the ultra-Orthodox community.
04The conflict is seen as potentially beneficial for both UTJ and Likud politically.
05Netanyahu has recently changed his stance, ruling out a second freeze on arrests.
06The move reflects internal challenges for Haredi parties ahead of the next Knesset elections.

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