Not Only Shas and UTJ: Intriguing Data from the Haredi Polling Stations
Shas and United Torah Judaism continue to dominate the Haredi cities, but the official results reveal that Itamar Ben Gvir also managed to attract thousands of voters • In Elad, almost one in ten chose…
Assessment
Shas and United Torah Judaism still dominate the haredi cities, but the real story is the inroads Itamar Ben Gvir has made. In Elad, nearly one in ten voters chose Otzma Yehudit. In Beitar Illit, Ben Gvir received more votes than Likud and Religious Zionism combined. Even in Bnei Brak, support was significant. This suggests a realignment within the haredi electorate, where nationalist-religious messaging is pulling votes away from the traditional parties. Watch whether the haredi leadership responds with policy shifts or attempts to delegitimize these voters.