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New Haredi Party Launches in Beit Shemesh, Challenges Established Religious Leadership
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First reported by Kan News · 1 hour ago
What happened
The Haredi Public party launched in Beit Shemesh to represent working Haredim, criticizing established ultra-Orthodox parties and proposing new policies on military service and poverty. Founder Moti Leitner vowed to join the next government and unify diverse Haredi groups.
- 01The Haredi Public party launches to represent working Haredim feeling ignored by traditional parties.
- 02Founder Moti Leitner criticizes established Haredi leadership for political detachment and failure.
- 03Party proposes military service for those not fully engaged in Torah study, envisioning a Haredi brigade.
- 04Leitner highlights poverty among Haredim and promises expanded education and vocational training.
- 05The party aims to unify all Haredi factions and join the next government to implement solutions.
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