Haredi Groups Coordinate Voting in Likud Primaries to Influence Party List
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First reported by Srugim · 7 hours ago
What happened
Haredi groups are actively organizing voters in the Likud primaries to influence the party list, using coordinated efforts at polling stations across Israel. Key figures linked to Haredi political parties and veteran vote contractors guide voters with pre-filled ballots, aiming to secure representation and protect community interests. This strategy has strengthened Haredi influence within Likud despite broader societal tensions.
- 01Haredi coordinators organize voters with pre-filled ballots in Likud primaries to sway candidate selection.
- 02Key figures include Yitzhak Gordon, Elazar Gordon, Moti Babadzik, and Shmuel Cohen.
- 03Veteran vote contractors like Yossi Rozenboim and Itzik Koifman lead major Haredi voting blocs.
- 04Haredi voters aim to protect religious institutions and influence local politics in mixed cities.
- 05Alliances formed to oppose certain Likud lists, mobilizing voters who usually avoid Likud in general elections.
- 06Close ties exist between Haredi vote contractors and senior Likud officials, enhancing political influence.
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