While Moshe Leon is officially backed by the Likud and Yisrael Beitenu parties in the Jerusalem mayoral race, he is not the favored candidate among along of the Likud loyalists.

According to a Yisrael Hayom report, a letter of support for Mayor Nir Barkat was signed by 60 Likud activists, including prominent businessmen. They speak of their delight with changes seen in Yerushalayim during Barkat’s first term in office, committing to continue supporting him as he seeks a second term in office.

Last week tens of rabbonim from the dati leumi community released a letter of support for Barkat as well. Among the more prominent rabbonim signed on the letter were Rabbi Chaim Druckman, Rabbi Shlomo Aviner, Rabbi Eitan Eiseman, Rabbi Shmuel Zafrani and Rabbi Avichai Ronsky.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)