Netanyahu's appeal to the "right-wing axis" in United Torah Judaism - and the move Goldknopf is considering
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approached MK Meir Porush and MK-designate Elyakim Shtark, considered the right-wing axis within United Torah Judaism, to gauge the party's mood ahead of the president's consultations. Meanwhile, Yitzhak Goldknopf is considering supporting Gadi Eisenkot, partly due to his disappointment with Netanyahu over the draft exemption law. The article notes that United Torah Judaism is not expected to support any candidate in the round of talks at the president's residence, but rather to sit on the fence.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reached out to MKs Meir Porush and Elyakim Shtark, who are regarded as the right-wing axis within United Torah Judaism, in an effort to assess the party's sentiment ahead of the arrival at the president's residence. At the same time, Agudat Yisrael chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf is considering a move to support Gadi Eisenkot, partly due to his disappointment with Netanyahu regarding the draft exemption law. The article notes that United Torah Judaism is not expected to support any candidate in the round of talks at the president's residence, but rather to sit on the fence.