In Shas they try to decipher: how a war atmosphere in the haredi public brought a devastating result
The veteran parties are contending with the disappointment of the younger generation, which faces arrest warrants and sanctions. For some voters there was a feeling of "war" - but not a few haredim expressed indifference,…
Assessment
The Shas party is trying to understand why a war-like atmosphere in the Haredi public produced a destructive election result. Older parties face disappointment from a younger generation dealing with arrest warrants and sanctions. Some voters felt a sense of war, but many Haredim expressed indifference despite intense campaigns. The gap between party messaging and voter response is the key tension to watch.