Election upset: United Torah Judaism overtakes Shas in vote count
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United Torah Judaism currently leads Shas by more than 23,446 votes. This data comes from a count of over 70% of the total votes. The result suggests a shift in power between the two parties. Shas may lose its position as the largest haredi party. The party's dominance in the Sephardic-haredi sector is now at risk.
With over 70% of votes counted, UTJ leads Shas by over 23,446 votes, potentially ending the Sephardic-haredi party's dominance as the largest haredi party.