Shas Chairman Deri Warns of High Turnout in Arab and Leftist Strongholds
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri voted early in Jerusalem and warned of high turnout expected in Arab and left-wing strongholds. He urged all Israelis to vote, framing the election as a critical struggle for Judaism and Torah observance. Deri claimed foreign voters aimed to destabilize the government and harm religious values, calling for increased participation to counter this perceived threat.
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- Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri warned of high voter turnout in Arab and left-wing strongholds.
- Deri urged all Israelis to vote, calling the election a struggle for Judaism and Torah.
- He claimed tens of thousands came from abroad to vote against the government.
- Deri described the situation as a danger to Judaism and religious observance.
- He called for increased participation to strengthen religious values.
Aryeh Deri, Chairman of the Shas party, cast his vote early in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Har Nof. Following his vote, Deri issued a warning regarding anticipated high voter turnout in areas considered strongholds of the left-wing and within the Arab sector.
"Blessed is God, we merited to fulfill a commandment and listen to the words of the Sages," Deri stated, urging everyone to vote. He described the election as a "real struggle for Judaism, for the Torah, and especially for obedience to the Torah's wisdom."
Deri emphasized the urgency, imploring "everyone, without exception, to go out immediately and vote." He characterized the situation as a "danger to Judaism," claiming that "all the great rabbis of Israel are crying and pleading."
The Shas chairman expressed concern that "tens of thousands have come from abroad to vote, to bring down the government and harm the Torah." He called for a concerted effort to counter this, stating, "Therefore, we must do everything to strengthen. Everyone should do their part."
