United Torah Judaism denies: We did not receive a request from the left

Chairman of United Torah Judaism, MK Yaakov Asher, denied receiving requests from leaders of the left-wing bloc to include the Haredi parties in the government. The only request received, according to him, came from Netanyahu's circle with a commitment to maintain the coalition partnership.

Chairman of United Torah Judaism, MK Yaakov Asher, denied receiving requests from leaders of the left-wing bloc in an attempt to include the Haredi parties in the government. The clarification was published following rumors and suggestions raised online after the election results were published, according to which the left-wing bloc would offer the Haredi parties a conscription law meeting their demands in exchange for joining the government. Asher's office stated that the media proposals did not turn into political contacts. The only request received, according to the office, came from Netanyahu's circle, with a message that the prime minister intends to maintain the coalition parties. The clarification does not rule out the possibility of future contacts.