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Israel Online · Oct 26, 2026

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New Haredi Party Adds Another Dimension to Israel's Election Israel's election campaign includes a new ultra-Orthodox party, Hatzibur HaHaredi, led by Beit Shemesh Deputy Mayor Motti Leitner. The party is challenging the traditional political representation of the Haredi community by Shas and United Torah Judaism. Its platform includes protecting Torah study, expanding employment and education opportunities, and supporting military service for Haredi men who are not studying full-time. Leitner has rejected calls to withdraw from the race despite discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The party must cross Israel's 3.25% electoral threshold to enter the Knesset. Join Israel online

*New Haredi Party Adds Another Dimension to Israel's Election* Israel's election campaign includes a new ultra-Orthodox party, Hatzibur HaHaredi, led by Beit Shemesh Deputy Mayor Motti Leitner. The party is challenging the traditional political representation of the Haredi community by Shas and United Torah Judaism. Its platform includes protecting Torah study, expanding employment and education opportunities, and supporting military service for Haredi men who are not studying full-time. Leitner has rejected calls to withdraw from the race despite discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. *The party must cross Israel's 3.25% electoral threshold to enter the Knesset.* *Join Israel online* https://chat.whatsapp.com/DBukXZYflhTLP3ziAz7WXC

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