Shas Party Convenes Post-Election, Aryeh Deri Makes First Public Appearance
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The Shas party convened for a special meeting following recent elections, led by Chairman Aryeh Deri, who made his first public appearance since the vote. The lawmakers recited a psalm of thanksgiving for their six Knesset seats and the 300,000 voters who supported them. Deri had reportedly considered resigning but was persuaded to stay.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Shas party members met for the first time since the elections, led by Aryeh Deri.
- The meeting began with a prayer of thanksgiving for the party's six Knesset seats.
- Approximately 300,000 voters supported the Shas party in the recent elections.
- Aryeh Deri appeared publicly for the first time since considering resignation.
Members of the Shas party convened on Thursday for their first meeting since the recent elections. The lawmakers began the session by reciting a "Mizmor L'Toda" (Psalm of Thanksgiving) to express gratitude for the six Knesset seats they secured. This gathering marked the first public appearance of the party's chairman, Aryeh Deri, since the election. Deri had reportedly considered resigning in recent days but decided against it following instructions from council members.
The meeting, held at the Shas headquarters, was led by Chairman Aryeh Deri and included Knesset members, mayors, and deputy mayors from across the country. A statement from Shas indicated the session was a special one to thank God for the election process and the approximately 300,000 voters who supported the party.
