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New Haredi Party 'Black Flag' Emerges Ahead of Israeli Elections Over Yeshiva Draft Issue
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First reported by Channel 13 · 2 hours ago
What happened
A new Haredi party called "Black Flag" is forming to contest Israel's upcoming elections, focusing on yeshiva draft exemptions and challenging established Haredi parties. Backed by mainstream rabbis, it aims to protect Torah learners' status and could shift the Haredi political landscape.
- 01A new Haredi party named 'Black Flag' is forming ahead of Israeli elections.
- 02The party opposes sanctions on yeshiva students refusing military draft, promoting 'Torato Omanuto'.
- 03It is backed by rabbis from Lithuanian, Hasidic, and Sephardic sectors.
- 04Surveys show potential support from tens of thousands of Haredim, including draft evaders.
- 05The party's name comes from a popular hotline alerting about military police actions.
- 06If it runs, it could reduce votes for Shas and United Torah Judaism and affect mandate distribution.
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