Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri Not Planning to Resign Despite Poll Drop
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri is reportedly not planning to resign despite his party's sharp drop to six Knesset seats in recent polls. A senior party official stated Deri maintains full control and will only step down if he personally feels his role is complete. The decline has led to internal criticism regarding his leadership and past actions.
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- Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri will not resign despite a significant drop in party polls.
- The party has fallen to just six Knesset seats, sparking internal criticism.
- A senior Shas official stated Deri maintains full control over party institutions.
- Public or rabbinical pressure is unlikely to force Deri's departure.
- Deri's decision to leave would be personal, based on feeling his role is fulfilled.
A senior official within the Shas party has stated that Chairman Aryeh Deri has no intention of resigning, despite a significant drop in the party's projected support in recent polls. The party has fallen to just six Knesset seats, sparking internal criticism regarding Deri's leadership. Some within the religious community have accused Deri of neglecting Sephardic Torah scholars during his tenure.
Despite the disappointing poll numbers, the Shas official emphasized that Deri maintains full control over the party's institutions. Public or rabbinical pressure is unlikely to force his departure, according to the source. Deri himself has previously acknowledged the possibility of new leadership and the need for fresh voices.
However, the official clarified that Deri's decision to leave would be personal, contingent on him feeling he has fulfilled his role. The current political landscape shows the Likud party strengthening to 27 seats, while Shas experiences a sharp decline.
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