The party chairman decided on the existence of "a series of trust-building measures aimed at rehabilitating the party and bringing it back to the glory days".

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Jewish House Speaker Rafi Peretz announced Monday that after the general elections in March, elections will be held for the head of the Jewish Home Party. Rabbi Peretz emphasized that as part of his current attempt to achieve unity in religious Zionism, he is also calling on MK Ayelet Shaked and Minister Bezalel Smutrich joins the move.

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As a step that builds confidence within the party, the Minister of Education and the chairman of the Jewish House announced to the members and members of the Jewish Home Center that the party's elections will be held in June. In a letter sent to members of the Center by Minister Peretz, "I have always known that ever since I took office, I would have to obtain further legitimacy from the public. Unfortunately for us, the State of Israel went to an election campaign after an election campaign without a window in which internal elections could be held. "

Jewish home connected to National Union (archive) // Photo: Gil Kramer and Matti Tochfeld

Minister Peretz acknowledged the right to lead the party and explained that he is now working to increase confidence. "I thank the members of the Jewish Council Public Council and the center of the party who gave me their confidence and reaffirmed my election to the chairman of the list. In the past year, I have met many and better of you, listened attentively to the needs and desires of all of you, and there is no doubt in my mind that in order to maintain a vibrant, breathing, vibrant party that accepts public confidence - we are committed to holding a democratic process of pre-election. "

In his letter, the chairman of the Jewish House addressed political events that took place during the past week. "We are ending a stormy week in the political system, especially in religious Zionism. The closing process was one of the murky moments of religious Zionist politics. I was required to make a difficult and unpopular decision contrary to my promise and a complete contradiction to the inner integrity that accompanies me throughout my life. "

Minister Peretz explained that he had to choose the least option of the two he faced and that he had to deal with heavy pressure. "I will not elaborate again on the mask of pressure exerted on me by all the rabbinic causes of religious Zionism and Israeli politics. In the end, I was faced with two options, both of which charge a large and heavy price. Leadership has to make difficult decisions, even with a heavy personal price. Israel and Eretz Israel I made the decision even though I clearly had the public price to pay. "

The minister added in a letter that he cherishes and appreciates all the efforts and actions of MK Moti Yogev, who has vigorously criticized Rabbi Peretz's recent actions, and even explained that he is confident that Yogev will continue to contribute to the party's leadership.

MK Moti Yogev and Rabbi Peretz. On better days // Photo: Yossi Zeliger

The goal of the move, according to Minister Peretz, was to increase confidence and, he said, was done in full cooperation with key representatives in the faction. "After consulting with deputies and councilors and key activists within the Jewish home, I decided on a series of trust-building measures aimed at rehabilitating the party and bringing it back to its glory days. These moves will strengthen the home, increase trust in it and bring as many audiences back to the religious Zionist party as possible."

The steps outlined in Rabbi Peretz's letter are, as mentioned, the election of the mayor of the Jewish House during June when the preferred date is the seventh session, on June 9, when the decision for the party chairman will be brought within two weeks for approval of the party center. In addition, a representative election committee will be set up, consisting of seven members, with a majority for area representatives elected by the municipal forum.

If elections for the 24th Knesset are preceded, elections will be held for the position of party chairman and center in the center within a month of the election. Rabbi Peretz also emphasized that amendments will be made to the party's constitution in order to restore the trust and balance between the center and party institutions and the party leadership, when the parties elect Both of them will draft the party constitution amendments, with the long-awaited target for approval and the introduction of the changes being the first day of June.