Shas Party Leader Aryeh Deri Considering Resignation After Election Losses
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Aryeh Deri, head of the Shas party, is reportedly considering resigning after the party lost at least four seats in the recent elections. Shas saw a significant drop in support, losing over 100,000 votes compared to 2022, reaching its lowest count since 2019. The decline affects both traditional and Haredi Jewish communities. The party held 11 seats in the previous Knesset.
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- Aryeh Deri is considering resigning as head of the Shas party following election losses.
- Shas lost at least four seats, down from 11 in the previous Knesset.
- The party lost over 100,000 supporters compared to the 2022 elections.
- Shas received 257,898 votes, its lowest total since 2019.
- Voter decline was observed among both traditional and Haredi Jewish communities.
Sources close to Aryeh Deri, the head of the Shas party, revealed on Thursday that he is considering stepping down from his leadership role due to the party's poor performance in the recent elections. Shas, led by Deri, has lost at least four seats, falling from 11 seats in the previous Knesset. The party is facing a significant decline in voter support among both traditional and Haredi Jewish communities, its traditional strongholds. Voting data indicates a notable decrease in Shas's strength, with the party losing over 100,000 supporters compared to the 2022 elections. In the current election, Shas garnered 257,898 votes, a sharp drop from the 392,964 votes received in 2022. This marks the lowest vote count for the party since the 2019 elections.
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