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Strategic Advisor Berl Krumby Says Ultra-Orthodox Groups Are Influencing Likud Primaries

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First reported by Srugim · 3 hours ago

What happened

Berl Krumby, a strategic advisor, revealed that ultra-Orthodox groups are strategically voting in Likud primaries to influence outcomes, despite not supporting the party in general elections. This tactic is impacting the political standing of several Likud ministers and Knesset members.

  • 01Ultra-Orthodox groups are mobilizing voters in Likud primaries despite not backing the party in general elections.
  • 02These groups use ballot box commanders to influence primary results.
  • 03Some members of these groups have never voted for Likud before.
  • 04The primary voting is described as a genuine democratic process with free voters.
  • 05Many Likud ministers and Knesset members in lower ranks feel threatened by this influence.
  • 06The ultra-Orthodox factor is seen as crucial in the internal party contest.

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OrganizationsLikud, Channel 7

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew49 minutes ago
Strategic Advisor Berl Krumby Says Ultra-Orthodox Groups Are Influencing Likud Primaries
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Haredi Youth Admit Receiving Cash to Vote in Likud Primaries
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Likud Source Warns of Ultra-Orthodox Influence in Party Primaries
SrugimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Ultra-Orthodox Voters Claim They Were Paid to Vote in Likud Primaries

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