Shas Leadership to Discuss Future of Party Head Arieh Deri
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The Shas party's Council of Torah Sages will convene a special session, likely by November 5, to discuss the future of party leader Arieh Deri. Shas has denied reports that Deri requested to resign from the Knesset and his leadership role. While Deri's departure from the Knesset is considered likely, he is expected to remain party leader.
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- Shas's Council of Torah Sages will meet to discuss the future of party leader Arieh Deri.
- The meeting is expected to take place no later than November 5.
- Shas denies reports that Deri asked to resign from the Knesset and his leadership.
- Deri is expected to resign from the Knesset but remain party leader.
The Council of Torah Sages, the primary governing body of the Shas party, is preparing to convene a special session, likely by November 5, to address the future of party leader Arieh Deri. The meeting was initially scheduled for November 4 but was postponed indefinitely just 90 minutes before it was set to begin. Shas has denied reports from Channel 12 suggesting Deri asked the party's spiritual leadership to resign from the Knesset and his leadership position. However, the party has not refuted claims that Deri's future at the helm of Shas remains a topic of discussion. Following the recent elections, reports emerged indicating Deri's intention to step down as party leader, though Shas has denied these assertions. Opponents both within and outside the party have suggested that hints of Deri's potential departure are a tactic to remain in his position "at the party's request." It is considered probable that Deri will resign from the Knesset to allow another candidate to enter, while retaining his leadership of the Shas party.
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