Shas Denies Reports of Rabbi Yosef Backing Eisenkot
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Shas leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's office has issued strong denials regarding reports that he supports Gadi Eisenkot's bid to form a government. The party's political leadership and senior rabbis also rejected the claims, recalling Yosef's past criticism of Eisenkot. However, observers pointed out that Shas officials have not directly denied quiet contacts with Eisenkot's team, leaving the possibility of future cooperation open.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shas leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's office denied reports of him supporting Gadi Eisenkot for government formation.
- Rabbi Yosef's office called the reports "completely false" and "a complete lie."
- Senior Shas official Rabbi Moshe Maya also denied any discussions about Eisenkot.
- Shas leadership recalled Rabbi Yosef's past criticism of Eisenkot regarding secularization.
- Shas officials have not directly denied quiet contacts with Eisenkot's associates.
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