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Haredi Public Faction Considers Independent Run After Ultimatum Expires

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First reported by Maariv · 6 hours ago

What happened

The Haredi Public faction is considering an independent run in the next Knesset elections after its ultimatum to join other Haredi parties expired without agreement. They are also negotiating with right-wing parties and former minister Eli Yishai to secure political representation for tens of thousands of Haredim.

  • 01Haredi Public faction explores independent Knesset run after ultimatum expires.
  • 02They demanded inclusion in existing Haredi party lists but received no satisfactory response.
  • 03Negotiations are ongoing with right-wing parties and former minister Eli Yishai.
  • 04No final decision yet; options include joining right-wing blocs or running independently.
  • 05The faction seeks to represent tens of thousands of Haredim on key social and economic issues.
  • 06They emphasize unity and responsible action without intending to split the Haredi community.

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Haredi Public Faction Considers Independent Run After Ultimatum Expires
MaarivCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago
Haredi Faction Considers Independent Run After Ultimatum to Shas and United Torah Judaism

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