Shas Won't Block Change Government If United Torah Judaism Supports It
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Shas will not block 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 rabbinical leadership, including Rabbi Landau, approves. United Torah Judaism has welcomed flexibility but awaits rabbinical approval on any conscription law compromise.
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- Shas will not block a "change bloc" government if United Torah Judaism supports it.
- Shas's stance is contingent on approval from its Council of Torah Sages and Rabbi Landau.
- Avigdor Lieberman has lifted his veto on negotiations with Haredi parties.
- The key issue in negotiations is the Haredi conscription law.
- United Torah Judaism awaits a final decision from its rabbinical leadership.
The Shas party will not obstruct the formation of a "change bloc" government if the United Torah Judaism party lends its support, according to a report by "Weekend News." This development follows Avigdor Lieberman's recent decision to lift his veto on negotiations with Haredi parties, signaling a potential path for Shas to facilitate a government to "maintain unity in the Haredi street."
While Shas Chairman Arie Deri is reportedly not actively involved in these negotiations and is attempting to distance himself from discussions, a source within Shas's Council of Torah Sages stated that the party will not oppose any agreements reached. This stance is reportedly driven by a desire to prevent divisions among Haredi factions.
The source from the Council of Torah Sages indicated that if Rabbi Landau decides to support such a government, Shas will not act against it or vote against its establishment. "There is no scenario where Shas rabbis will act against United Torah Judaism rabbis; it would bring a huge rift in the Haredi street," the source explained, adding that if the change bloc reaches agreements with United Torah Judaism, Shas will not interfere.
Lieberman had previously confirmed a report that he intends 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 on the conscription issue but stressed that any proposal would be brought before the rabbis for their ruling. Some within United Torah Judaism are reportedly open to considering joining a government if an exemption from conscription is guaranteed.