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Significance
The premier’s preferred candidate, Zeev Elkin, was defeated in the first round on October 30. The mayor of Jerusalem is a prominent position and wields substantial influence, with many regarding the role as a springboard into national politics.
Impacts
Berkovitch may soften his tone on ultra-Orthodox influence in politics in an attempt to swing undecided voters.
In the likely event of victory, Lion will give concessions to the haredi community in terms of funding and restrictions on secular life.
Palestinian Arab residents, already the city’s poorest, will see their socio-economic situation deteriorate.
Keywords:
Israel,
ME/NAF,
Palestinians,
United States,
politics,
social,
election,
government,
opposition,
religion,
investment
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2018
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