Shas Rabbi Seeks to Oust Leader Deri After Poor Election Showing
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri faces potential ouster after the ultra-Orthodox party secured only seven seats in Tuesday's election, its worst result since 2015. Senior spiritual leader Yitzhak Yosef and allies are reportedly seeking to convene the Council of Torah Sages to remove Deri, blaming him for misjudging the election and neglecting the traditional voter base. The election results occurred amidst ongoing disputes over Haredi military conscription exemptions. Despite skepticism about his chances, Yosef has previously voiced strong criticism of Deri's handling of the conscription issue.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Shas chairman Aryeh Deri faces removal efforts after the party won only seven seats in Tuesday's election.
- Senior spiritual leader Yitzhak Yosef is leading attempts to convene the Council of Torah Sages to discuss Deri's leadership.
- Deri's opponents blame him for misjudging the election and neglecting the party's traditional ultra-Orthodox voter base.
- The election results follow ongoing tensions over Haredi military conscription exemptions.
- Yosef has previously criticized Deri's handling of the draft exemption issue.
- The party's seven-seat result is its worst showing since 2015.
The Times of Israel publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read The Times of Israel’s full report from the link at the top of the page.
Mentioned
