Ultra-Orthodox Parties Back Netanyahu for Prime Minister
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The Shas and Religious Zionism parties announced they will recommend Benjamin Netanyahu to President Yitzhak Herzog for prime minister. Shas cited Netanyahu's commitment to yeshiva students' conscription status as a reason for its support. Religious Zionism also called on left-wing parties to join a broad government led by Netanyahu.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shas and Religious Zionism parties will recommend Benjamin Netanyahu for prime minister.
- The recommendation will be made to President Yitzhak Herzog.
- Shas cited Netanyahu's commitment to yeshiva students' conscription status.
- Religious Zionism urged left-wing parties to join a broad government.
- The recommendation from Religious Zionism is scheduled for November 4th.
The ultra-Orthodox Shas party announced it will recommend Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu to President Yitzhak Herzog for the role of prime minister. Shas stated its decision stems from continued support for Netanyahu and his commitment to resolving the conscription status of yeshiva and kollel students. The Religious Zionism party also declared that its representatives will recommend Netanyahu to the president on November 4th. Religious Zionism further urged left-wing parties to end their boycott to facilitate the formation of a broad government under Netanyahu's leadership.
