Belz Hasidic figure Elikim Stark rises to senior Agudat Yisrael role

Elikim Stark, a senior Belz Hasidic figure previously avoiding publicity, has emerged as a key Agudat Yisrael representative, involved in municipal elections, cooperation with Smotrich, and organizing a yeshiva that helped prevent government collapse. This signals a shift in Haredi political influence within Israel's coalition.