Ultra-Orthodox Torah Judaism faction seeks formal split ahead of elections

The United Torah Judaism (UTJ) faction has submitted a request to the Knesset’s internal committee to formally divide into two separate parliamentary groups ahead of upcoming elections. The request, filed on Wednesday, would see the faction split into its two constituent parts: Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael.

The move is a standard procedural requirement ahead of Israeli elections and carries no substantive implications for how the ultra-Orthodox parties will campaign or compete in the forthcoming vote. Such formal splits and recombinations are common practice when coalition partners prepare for electoral cycles.

United Torah Judaism has historically operated as a single parliamentary faction comprising these two distinct ultra-Orthodox movements. The formal division allows each component to maintain its separate identity and organisational structure whilst coordinating electoral strategy. This technical adjustment is routine in Israeli politics and reflects the complex coalition-building dynamics that characterise elections in the country.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.