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Shas Party Backs Netanyahu for Prime Minister After Draft Law Pledge
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Shas's Council of Torah Sages has recommended Benjamin Netanyahu to President Isaac Herzog to form the next government. The decision was prompted by Netanyahu's pledge to regulate the status of yeshiva students. This comes after Netanyahu criticized opposition leaders for perceived hypocrisy regarding Haredi conscription. Netanyahu promised to allow yeshiva students to continue studies while ensuring non-studying Haredi men enlist in the IDF.
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- Shas's Council of Torah Sages will recommend Benjamin Netanyahu to President Isaac Herzog to form the government.
- The recommendation follows Netanyahu's pledge to regulate the status of yeshiva students.
- Netanyahu accused opposition leaders of hypocrisy regarding Haredi military conscription.
- Opposition leaders agreed not to rule out coalition talks with Haredi parties.
- Netanyahu promised an arrangement for yeshiva students and IDF enlistment for others.
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