Shas Chairman Warns Right-Wing Votes Could Topple Government
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri warned that thousands of right-wing votes could be lost to parties unlikely to pass the electoral threshold, potentially causing the right-wing bloc to lose power. He also claimed that foreign interests are behind Moti Leitner's continued candidacy in the "Hacharedi Ha'am" party. Deri further alleged that left-wing parties are conspiring with Arab parties to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and subsequently dissolve the Knesset.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri fears thousands of right-wing votes will be wasted, leading to a loss of power.
- Deri claims foreign interests are influencing Moti Leitner's decision to remain in the electoral race.
- Deri alleges left-wing parties are plotting with Arab parties to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The Shas chairman expressed concern just three days before the upcoming elections.
- Deri stated his worries during an interview on the program "HaPatriotim".
Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri expressed deep concern that thousands of right-wing votes could be wasted on parties failing to pass the electoral threshold, potentially leading to the right-wing bloc losing power. "The right is going to lose thousands of votes and fall from power. I am very worried," Deri stated during an interview on the program "HaPatriotim" just three days before the elections.
Deri also addressed Moti Leitner, chairman of the "Hacharedi Ha'am" party, claiming Leitner cannot withdraw from the race due to signed guarantees. He suggested that foreign interests are influencing Leitner's continued candidacy.
Furthermore, Deri alleged that left-wing parties are planning to collaborate with Arab parties to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to Deri, after Netanyahu's removal, these parties would seek to dissolve the Knesset and trigger new elections.
