Shas Chairman Deri Warns of High Voter Turnout in Arab and Leftist Strongholds
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri voted early in Jerusalem and warned of very high voter turnout expected in left-wing and Arab communities. He stated this situation poses a danger to Judaism, citing the distress of prominent rabbis. The comments highlight concerns about potential electoral shifts based on anticipated voter engagement.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri voted early and warned of high turnout in leftist and Arab areas.
- Deri stated the high turnout poses a danger to Judaism.
- He cited "great rabbis of Israel" as crying and begging.
- Deri cast his vote in Jerusalem's Har Nof neighborhood.
Aryeh Deri, Chairman of the Shas party, cast his vote early in the Har Nof neighborhood of Jerusalem. Following his vote, Deri expressed concern over potentially high voter turnout in areas considered strongholds of the left-wing and among the Arab population.
He described the situation as "a real danger to Judaism," adding that "all the great rabbis of Israel are crying and begging." Deri's statement suggests apprehension about the electoral implications of increased participation in these specific demographics.
