Israeli Minister Denies Rift Between Netanyahu and Shas Chairman
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Minister of Communications Shlomo Karai denied reports of a rift between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shas Chairman Arie Deri, stating Shas representatives met with Netanyahu hours earlier. Political commentator Amit Segal confirmed Shas Knesset members were involved in discussions at Netanyahu's office concerning alleged fraud and foreign interference. The right-wing and religious bloc, holding 53 seats, continues to coordinate as the government formation process awaits further developments.
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- Minister Shlomo Karai denied reports of a rift between PM Netanyahu and Shas Chairman Arie Deri.
- Karai stated Shas representatives met with Netanyahu just two hours before his interview.
- Commentator Amit Segal confirmed Shas Knesset members participated in discussions at Netanyahu's office.
- The discussions reportedly focused on alleged fraud and foreign interference in the Arab sector.
- The right-wing and religious bloc currently holds 53 seats in the Knesset.
Minister of Communications Shlomo Karai on Tuesday evening refuted reports of a communication breakdown between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shas Chairman Arie Deri. Speaking in an interview with Yaakov Grodka on Radio Kol Barama, Karai stated that the partnership within the right-wing bloc remains intact.
"Just two hours ago, Shas representatives were in the Prime Minister's office," Karai said during the interview. He dismissed claims that Deri was not responding to Netanyahu as "complete nonsense."
Political commentator Amit Segal of Channel 12 News corroborated Karai's statements, reporting that Shas Knesset members were actively participating in discussions at Netanyahu's office. These discussions reportedly focused on allegations of fraud and foreign interference within the Arab sector.
Segal noted that Shas is currently remaining within the Netanyahu bloc. The participation of Shas representatives in these high-level meetings indicates continued close coordination within the right-wing and religious bloc, which holds 53 seats. The political system is awaiting further developments regarding the ongoing investigation and the subsequent steps in forming a new government.
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