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Jerusalem Faction's Bid to Split United Torah Judaism Rejected by Gur Hasidim
The Jerusalem Faction proposed that Gur Hasidim split from United Torah Judaism to form a new anti-conscription party, but Gur leaders rejected the plan, preferring to maintain unity. UTJ is expected to run as a technical bloc in upcoming elections, with a post-election split anticipated.
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- 01Jerusalem Faction urged Gur Hasidim to leave UTJ and form a new anti-conscription party.
- 02Moti Babchik of Gur rejected the proposal, advocating continued support for UTJ.
- 03UTJ plans to run as a technical bloc, with a split between Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael expected post-election.
- 04The meeting included rabbis and activists from various ultra-Orthodox communities.
- 05Ultra-Orthodox membership in Likud has surged, creating a new power base within the party.
- 06Likud's ultra-Orthodox head called on Netanyahu to investigate takeover attempts by activists from other parties.
Meanwhile, ultra-Orthodox influence grows within Likud, raising concerns about party control.
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