Shas Chairman Arie Deri Not Planning to Resign Despite Party's Poll Drop
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Shas Chairman Arie Deri is not planning to resign despite his party's sharp decline to six Knesset seats in recent polls, according to a senior party official. The drop has fueled internal criticism and questions about Deri's leadership. The official stated that Deri maintains full control and is not expected to be pressured out by the public or rabbis. Deri will reportedly only step down if he feels his role is complete.
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- Shas Chairman Arie Deri will not resign despite the party's poll decline to six seats.
- A senior Shas official stated Deri remains in full control of the party and its institutions.
- Internal criticism has emerged within Shas following the significant drop in poll numbers.
- Deri has previously suggested a need for new leadership voices in the party.
- Pressure from the public or rabbis is not expected to force Deri's resignation.
A senior official within the Shas party has stated that Chairman Arie Deri has no intention of stepping down, despite a significant drop in the party's poll numbers. Shas has fallen to just six Knesset seats, sparking internal criticism and questions about Deri's leadership.
Recent polls show a shift within the right-wing bloc, with the Likud party gaining strength and Shas experiencing a sharp decline. This result has led to considerable internal controversy within the Sephardic-Haredi party.
Criticism directed at Deri in the Haredi community includes accusations of neglecting Sephardic Torah scholars during his tenure. Many are questioning his continued leadership after such a low electoral achievement.
While Deri himself has previously acknowledged the possibility of leadership changes and the potential need for new voices, the senior party source emphasized that Deri remains in full control of the party and its institutions. The source added that neither public pressure nor pressure from rabbis is expected to force his resignation. Deri will reportedly only leave if he personally feels he has exhausted his role, according to the official.
