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Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri Weighs Political Future After Election Setback
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Shas party chairman Aryeh Deri is considering retirement or other leadership changes following a significant electoral setback that reduced the party's Knesset representation to six seats. He is reportedly weighing options including complete retirement, resigning from the Knesset, or becoming party president. Senior Shas rabbis are attempting to persuade him to stay on as chairman.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri is considering retirement or other leadership changes after election losses.
- The party lost five seats, falling from 11 to just six in the 26th Knesset elections.
- Deri is reportedly weighing options including complete retirement or becoming party president.
- Senior Shas rabbis are actively trying to persuade Deri to remain in his position.
- Rabbi Moshe Maya drafted a letter of support for Deri's continued leadership.
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