Itai Landsberg Nevo: The historic opportunity of the Haredim

Itai Landsberg Nevo writes about Moti Leitner and his party "The Haredi Public" as a historic opportunity for the Haredim. Despite only 1.5% in polls, the author sees the mere presentation of a modern alternative as a success. Leitner supports enlistment, core curriculum studies, and employment, while maintaining a Haredi identity. As of October 21, 2026, he refuses to withdraw his candidacy.

Itai Landsberg Nevo argues that Moti Leitner, who heads the "Haredi Public" party, is leading a Haredi revolution that could save the State of Israel. Although polls give Leitner only 1.5% of the vote, the author sees the mere submission of an alternative platform as a historic success. The platform proposes enlistment in the IDF for those not studying Torah full-time, integration of core curriculum studies in Haredi education, employment, and housing, while maintaining religious identity. Leitner opposes dropping out of the race, as of October 21, 2026. The article presents Leitner as breaking away from the rabbis' grip and offering a modern alternative, using emotional and charged language.