Ultra-Orthodox voters ‘fighting for their lives’ on Election Day

Messaging of ultra-Orthodox parties UTJ and Shas, that the elections are a war for the protection of religious life in Israel and the honor of God, are felt strongly at the voting booth.

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man helps kids cast his ballot at a polling station as Israelis vote in a parliamentary election, in Jerusalem April 9, 2019

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man helps kids cast his ballot at a polling station as Israelis vote in a parliamentary election, in Jerusalem April 9, 2019

(photo credit: RONEN ZVULUN/REUTERS)

ByJEREMY SHARON

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 16:11