Shas Chairman Arie Deri Considers Resignation After Election Loss
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Shas Chairman Arie Deri announced his intention to resign from leading the party following a perceived election failure. Deri stated that he is tired of leadership and had considered resigning even before the elections. Senior rabbinical figures attempted to dissuade him, but Deri remained resolute in his decision.
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- Shas Chairman Arie Deri announced his intention to resign from leading the party.
- Deri cited election results as the reason for his decision to step down.
- He stated that he is tired of leadership and considered resigning before the elections.
- Senior rabbinical figures attempted to persuade Deri to reconsider his resignation.
- Deri remained firm in his decision despite the efforts to dissuade him.
Shas Chairman Arie Deri informed his associates on Thursday of his intention to resign from leading the party, citing the election results as the catalyst. However, Deri clarified to senior rabbinical figures that the thought of stepping down had been with him even before the elections.
"I intend to resign from leading the movement following the failure in the elections," Deri told his close circle, indicating his consideration of ending his tenure as party chairman. "I am tired of leading the movement. I no longer have the strength, it's not for me anymore. I already thought about resigning before the elections, and now the decision has been strengthened for me," he told the rabbis.
Prominent spiritual leaders of Shas, including First to Zion Rabbi David Yosef and members of the Council of Torah Sages, Rabbi Salim, Rabbi Shmuel Betzalel, and Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, visited Deri's home in an attempt to persuade him to reconsider his decision. Despite their efforts, Deri maintained a firm stance regarding his future leadership of Shas.
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