The newly formed faction 'The Haredi Public' has launched a multi-million shekel campaign calling on Haredi political parties to integrate new representatives, citing a growing disconnect between large parts of the ultra-Orthodox public and the veteran political leadership, according to Channel 12 News Haredi affairs correspondent Eli Hirshman. The faction's leaders say it represents tens of thousands of working Haredim and Haredim from communities that lack representation.
The new faction 'The Haredi Public' has launched a multi-million shekel campaign demanding new representation in Haredi parties, as reported by Eli Hirshman (N12). The initiative reflects growing internal dissent within the ultra-Orthodox public, with the faction's leadership claiming to represent tens of thousands of working Haredim and Haredim from underrepresented communities. The campaign, backed by significant funding, pressures established parties like Shas and United Torah Judaism to integrate fresh faces. The Zioneer reported earlier today (12:29) that the campaign was underway, and this latest report adds details on the faction's composition and the scale of the investment. The development follows months of tensions over the conscription issue and other policy matters, as previously covered by The Zioneer.
2 developments
- DevelopingHaredi party officials press Likud's Haredi registrants to back conscription-friendly MKs, Stein reports
- StrongNew Haredi initiative offers incentives for draft dodgers, sparking controversy
- DevelopingTuchfeld: Opposition seeks 'salvation' by attacking Haredim
- DevelopingPersistent rumor: Likud officials seeking mass enlistment of yeshiva students ahead of primaries
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