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Political drama: Haredi parties deliberate ahead of the vote to dissolve the Knesset

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Political drama: Haredi parties deliberate ahead of the vote to dissolve the Knesset

Ahead of the dramatic vote expected tomorrow in a preliminary reading, the political system is monitoring internal consultations within the Haredi factions, Shas and United Torah Judaism. According to Senia Waldberg, the parties are weighing their moves regarding whether to support one of the opposition's bills to dissolve the Knesset, or alternatively, to reject them and wait for the coalition's own bill to dissolve the Knesset.

This issue, which is occupying the senior echelons of the parties, is at the center of the reports. As noted in political updates, based on the report by journalist Avraham Freund, the emerging decision within the Haredi parties could significantly influence the future of the current government and the move toward elections.

As of this hour, no final decision has been made by Shas and United Torah Judaism, as the central dilemma remains between backing a coordinated coalition move and the possibility of independently supporting opposition bills.

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