Shas Chairman Deri Vows Not to Sit in Government with Smotrich as Finance Minister
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Shas Chairman Arie Deri declared he will not serve in a government where Bezalel Smotrich is Finance Minister. Deri's office stated he is working to ensure the right-wing bloc's success. The statement warned against internal conflict as a critical decision about Israel's identity as a Jewish state approaches. This indicates significant internal friction within the Israeli right-wing political factions.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Shas Chairman Arie Deri stated he will not sit in a government with Bezalel Smotrich as Finance Minister.
- Deri's office emphasized his commitment to the success of the right-wing bloc.
- The statement warned against internal conflict, citing a crucial decision for Israel's identity.
- Channel 13 was mentioned as attempting to provoke infighting within the bloc.
Arie Deri, chairman of the Shas party, stated that he would not agree to sit in a government where Bezalel Smotrich serves as the Minister of Finance. A statement released from Deri's office indicated that he has been working tirelessly to ensure the success of the right-wing bloc. The statement also suggested that Channel 13 would not succeed in drawing any of them into infighting, especially when a crucial decision looms: whether Israel will remain a Jewish state or become a state like all other nations. Deri's office emphasized his commitment to the right-wing bloc's goals and its ideological mission.
