Shas Party Faces Internal Turmoil After Election Losses; Deri Denies Resignation Rumors
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
The Shas party is in turmoil after winning only 6 Knesset seats in the recent election, a drop from 11 mandates and a loss of 100,000 votes. Senior rabbis visited party chairman Aryeh Deri to offer support amid speculation he might resign. Deri's close associates have denied these rumors, stating he is not considering stepping down.
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- Shas party chairman Aryeh Deri denies rumors of resignation following election losses.
- The party's Knesset representation fell to 6 mandates from 11, losing 100,000 votes.
- Senior rabbis, including Rabbi David Yosef, visited Deri to offer support.
- A meeting of the Council of Torah Sages is being considered to discuss the party's future.
- Close associates of Deri have dismissed reports of his potential resignation.
The Shas party is experiencing internal upheaval following a significant drop in its electoral performance in the 26th Knesset elections, securing only 6 mandates compared to the 11 it held previously. This decline represents a loss of approximately 100,000 votes.
In response to the results, prominent figures including Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef and members of the Council of Torah Sages visited party chairman Aryeh Deri at his home yesterday to offer support. The political situation was discussed during these meetings.
Discussions are also underway regarding the possibility of convening an official session of the Council of Torah Sages soon to deliberate on the party's future course of action.
Amidst these visits, media reports have surfaced suggesting Deri might be considering stepping down as party leader. However, close associates of the Shas chairman have vehemently denied these claims, stating that Deri has no intention of resigning or leaving his position at this time.
