A new Haredi political party called 'Hakahal' (The Assembly) will launch its public campaign on Tuesday, according to Ariel Kahana (Israel Hayom). The party, founded by a group of Haredi figures, promises internal primaries, an end to ethnic discrimination, and transparency. The party's website reports over 70,000 registered supporters.
A new Haredi political party, 'Hakahal' (The Assembly), is set to launch its public campaign on Tuesday, according to Ariel Kahana (Israel Hayom). The party was founded by a group of Haredi figures who seek to change the existing political system within the Haredi sector. Key principles include internal primaries, an end to ethnic discrimination, and transparency. The party's website claims over 70,000 registered supporters.
The initiative comes amid growing dissatisfaction within the Haredi public with the established parties Shas and United Torah Judaism, which critics say are disconnected from the needs of many Haredim. The party's leaders include Rabbi Shlomo Elboim, temporary chairman of the 'Council of the Public', and others. A survey commissioned by the party from the Askaria firm found that 60% of Haredi opinion holders want internal elections.
The party will hold a press conference on Tuesday to present its platform in detail.
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