Shas Won't Block Change Government If United Torah Judaism Supports It
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The Shas party will not oppose a "change bloc" government if United Torah Judaism supports it, according to "Weekend News." This comes after Avigdor Lieberman removed his veto on talks with Haredi parties regarding the conscription law. While Shas Chairman Arie Deri is not directly involved, the party's Council of Torah Sages will not oppose agreements if their rabbis approve. UTJ welcomed flexibility but awaits rabbinical approval, with some members open to joining if conscription exemptions are secured.
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- Shas will not block a "change bloc" government if United Torah Judaism supports it.
- Arie Deri is not directly involved in negotiations but Shas won't oppose reached agreements.
- Shas's stance is to prevent division within the Haredi community.
- Avigdor Lieberman removed his veto on talks with Haredi parties about the conscription law.
- United Torah Judaism awaits rabbinical approval on any potential government agreements.
- Some in UTJ are willing to join a government if conscription exemptions are guaranteed.
The Shas party will not obstruct the formation of a "change bloc" government if the United Torah Judaism (UTJ) party lends its support, according to a report by "Weekend News." This development follows Avigdor Lieberman's recent decision to remove his veto on discussions with Haredi parties, signaling a potential path for Shas to facilitate a government to "preserve unity in the Haredi street."
While Shas Chairman Arie Deri is reportedly not directly involved in these negotiations and is attempting to distance himself from them, a source within Shas's Council of Torah Sages stated that the party would not oppose any agreements reached. This stance is reportedly driven by a desire to prevent a rift among Haredi factions.
The source from the Council of Torah Sages indicated that if Rabbi Landau decides to support such a government, Shas would not act against it or vote against its establishment. "There is no scenario where Shas rabbis will act against UTJ rabbis; it would cause a huge rift in the Haredi street," the source explained, adding that if the change bloc secures agreements with UTJ, Shas will not interfere.
Lieberman had previously confirmed a report that he intended to compromise with the Haredi parties on the conscription law, stating, "It is permissible and desirable to be flexible and compromise and understand that if you grasp too much, you grasp nothing." He acknowledged that the issue of the conscription law is painful for him and many others.
United Torah Judaism welcomed Lieberman's flexibility but emphasized that the final decision rests with their rabbinical leadership. MK Yaakov Asher expressed pleasure at the flexibility shown by political players regarding conscription but stressed that any proposal would be brought before the rabbis for their ruling. Some within UTJ are reportedly open to considering joining a government if an exemption from conscription is guaranteed.
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