Shas MKs Consult Sages on Presidential Nominee
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Shas Members of Knesset Michael Malchieli and Yinon Azulai consulted with Rabbi Moshe Maya, the elder of the Council of Torah Sages, to determine the party's nominee for prime minister. The meetings, held at the President's Residence, also addressed other political issues, including the potential replacement of the Knesset Speaker. Shas Chairman Arie Deri was absent from the physical meetings. The party will finalize its recommendation after consulting with all members of the Council of Torah Sages.
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- Shas MKs Malchieli and Azulai consulted Rabbi Moshe Maya on the party's prime ministerial nominee.
- The consultations are for the upcoming meetings at the President's Residence.
- Shas Chairman Arie Deri did not physically attend the consultations.
- The party will consult other Council of Torah Sages members before finalizing its decision.
- Discussions also included the potential replacement of the Knesset Speaker.
Members of Knesset Michael Malchieli and Yinon Azulai of the Shas party met with the elder of the Council of Torah Sages, Rabbi Moshe Maya, to receive guidance on whom the faction will recommend to the President for prime minister. This marks the first consultation since the results of the 26th Knesset elections were published.
The discussions focused on Shas's official stance for the upcoming consultations at the President's Residence, as well as other political issues, including the possibility of replacing the Knesset Speaker. The MKs affirmed their commitment to follow the full decision of the Council of Torah Sages and its other rabbis on all current political matters.
Shas Chairman Arie Deri did not physically attend these meetings. A party statement confirmed that Malchieli and Azulai consulted Rabbi Maya for instructions regarding the faction's recommendation to the President for the government's formation. They were also scheduled to consult with other members of the Council of Torah Sages before the party finalizes its official position.
The party representatives also met with the spiritual leader of the movement, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, and other members of the Council of Torah Sages. These consultations are part of the process to formulate Shas's final recommendation to the President.
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