Right after the primaries: Netanyahu's circle will act to 'clean' Likud of Haredi members who don't vote for the party
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's associates plan to 'clean the Likud' of Haredim who are not party supporters, following the primaries. The decision came after cooperation between the Haredi registrar and MK David Bitan in 'deals' made during the primaries. The plan includes identifying groups of members who expressed support for other parties or disqualifying entire registrars. Meanwhile, influential Haredim are directing members' votes, and ministers like Eli Cohen, Hanoch Milivitsky, and Yariv Levin appear on support lists.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's associates will act to 'clean the Likud' of Haredim who are not party supporters, as reported this evening on Kan News. The decision was made after cooperation between the Haredi registrar in the Likud and MK David Bitan in 'deals' made during the primaries, and despite Netanyahu having so far allowed the move in silence. The plan includes identifying groups of members who expressed support for other parties, or disqualifying entire registrars on the grounds that they are not truly among the party's voters. This recalls similar campaigns, such as the fight against the 'new Likudniks' in previous primaries. Meanwhile, significant Haredim are directing many Haredi members in voting, and their support can give serious reinforcement to candidates. Some hold transportation systems to bring voters to the polls. Among others, Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen appeared on the Gur Hasidism list due to his support for the issue of going to Uman on Rosh Hashanah. Finance Committee Chairman Hanoch Milivitsky appeared on the lists of several registrars due to his public support for Haredim, and Justice Minister Yariv Levin's name appeared with several registrars due to their support for the judicial reform and the attack on the judicial system.