An ultra-Orthodox Jewish leader Aryeh Deri has declared that the ongoing elections in occupied Palestine by the Israeli entity will be the last one before the arrival of the Messiah, calling on his supporters to turn out in full force and framing the vote as a moment of profound religious and historic significance.
The Jewish leader made the remarks in a speech to his followers this week, where he stressed that the current political reality is unlike any that came before. According to him, the election carries spiritual weight that extends far beyond ordinary political contests, and participation in it is not just a civic right but a religious obligation.
Urging his supporters to vote in large numbers, Aryeh Deri said the community cannot afford to be complacent. He called on families, students, and community leaders to encourage voting and to ensure that every eligible voter makes it to the polling stations.
During the same address, he also warned that a high turnout among Arab and left-wing voters could pose what he described as a “danger to Judaism” if ultra-Orthodox voters fail to mobilize. He argued that without a strong showing from his camp, Arabs would gain strength and undermine the representation of Torah values in Israeli occupational government.
Political analysts note that ultra-Orthodox parties have traditionally relied on extremely high turnout within their own communities to maintain their influence in coalition negotiations. The Jewish leader’s use of messianic language is seen as an effort to boost motivation and ensure that no votes are lost due to apathy.
The remarks come as all major parties ramp up their campaigns in the final days of election, with turnout expected to be a critical factor in determining the composition of the next occupational government and the balance of power between zionist political blocs in occupied Palestine.
