No longer in Netanyahu's pocket: the political card that gives Torah Judaism power

United Torah Judaism has become the political kingmaker after the elections, negotiating with both sides. Lieberman signals flexibility on the conscription issue, and Rabbi Landau clarifies that the party is not committed to any bloc. The article examines the tension between right-wing identity and sectoral interests.

United Torah Judaism has become the political kingmaker after the elections, negotiating with both sides without committing in advance. Its major achievement is the public legitimacy it has received from parties that previously sought to keep it out of government. Lieberman signals flexibility on the conscription law, and Rabbi Dov Landau clarified that United Torah Judaism is not part of any bloc – a strategy designed to keep the Haredi parties free to negotiate. The article notes that the Haredi public is right-wing, but sectoral interests – the exemption law and preserving the Torah world – may override political identity.