Avraham Veber, a member of Degel HaTorah's election committee, said in a radio interview that he estimates the rabbinic leadership will not allow a separate run from Agudat Yisrael, but warned that if they do run separately, Degel could secure five mandates. Veber noted that at least 60% of United Torah Judaism voters belong to Degel.
Avraham Veber, a member of the Degel HaTorah faction's election committee, made the remarks on the Kol B'Rama radio station. He expressed hope that the Agudat Yisrael faction would not 'do stupid things,' and warned that if Degel is exploited, they would have no choice. The statement reflects ongoing negotiations between the two factions that make up United Torah Judaism ahead of the upcoming elections. As The Zioneer reported on July 19, political analyst Shlomo Filber estimated that the right-wing bloc could lose about five mandates.
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