Former Shas Leader Eli Yishai Considers Political Return with Pro-Draft Haredi Party
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First reported by Srugim · 2 hours ago
What happened
Eli Yishai, former Shas leader, is negotiating a political return with "The Haredi Public," a party supporting draft enlistment for Haredi youth. The party seeks to represent working Haredim and has criticized established Haredi leaders for ignoring calls for better representation. A letter demanding answers was sent to major Haredi party heads, highlighting concerns over the community's future.
- 01Eli Yishai considers returning to politics with the pro-draft Haredi party "The Haredi Public."
- 02The party supports drafting young Haredim not engaged in religious study.
- 03Yishai previously led Shas and founded the unsuccessful "Yachad" party in 2014.
- 04"The Haredi Public" targets disillusioned Shas voters and seeks broader representation.
- 05The party sent a letter to Haredi leaders demanding answers on representation issues.
- 06Leitner warned ongoing conflicts with Israeli society threaten the Haredi community's future.
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