Behind Gur's support: Will United Torah Judaism be abandoned at the last moment?
Despite the official announcement of the Gur Rebbe's support for United Torah Judaism, sources within the Hasidic sect claim this is a tactical move, and on election day they will abandon the party and vote for 'Black Color'. The omission of the call 'to act and activate' raises suspicion. If the scenario materializes, United Torah Judaism could lose about 30,000 votes.
Despite the festive announcement this morning in the 'Hamodia' newspaper of the Gur Rebbe's support for the United Torah Judaism list, suspicions are growing that this is a tactical move. Senior sources within the Hasidic sect and the Haredi political system say the real plan is being kept for the last moment, and on election day, central parts of the sect will abandon the party and instruct their people to vote for the 'Black Color' list, which opposes conscription. The omission of the traditional call 'to act and activate' from the announcement raises doubts. A Haredi source calls it 'political fraud' and claims there is no organization on the ground. If the scenario materializes, United Torah Judaism could lose about 30,000 votes and risk falling below the electoral threshold.
Behind Gur's support: Will United Torah Judaism be abandoned at the last moment?