Gafni ousted after 33 years - but the Haredim continue as if nothing happened | Shlomo Shmir

The ousting of Moshe Gafni from 'United Torah Judaism' did not change voting patterns in the Haredi sector. The 'Haredi Public' party led by Moti Leitner, which offers an alternative to the old leadership, does not pass the electoral threshold in polls, while 'United Torah Judaism' wins 7-8 seats. The author praises Leitner and criticizes the Haredi public for clinging to the incumbent party.

The ousting of Moshe Gafni from 'United Torah Judaism' after 33 years did not change the support picture in the Haredi sector. The 'Haredi Public' party led by Moti Leitner, established as an alternative to the old leadership, does not pass the electoral threshold in polls. In contrast, 'United Torah Judaism' wins 7-8 seats. The author, Shlomo Shmir, expresses support for Leitner and defines 'United Torah Judaism' as a 'party of failure'. He wonders why the Haredi public continues to support the veteran party despite his criticism of its conduct. The column quotes Leitner saying the old leadership disrespects the Haredi public. The author uses the Talmudic phrase 'Ikveta d'Meshicha' to describe the situation, and concludes that 'the truth is absent'.