Shas Denies Reports of Joining Opposition Bloc, Reaffirms Right-Wing Alignment
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Shas reaffirmed its commitment to the right-wing bloc, calling the reports "fake news." Earlier claims suggested Shas might join if Rabbi Landau directed Degel HaTorah to, but the party has now issued a strong denial.
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- The party stated it remains committed to the right-wing bloc, calling reports "fake news."
- Earlier reports suggested Shas might join if Rabbi Landau directed Degel HaTorah to.
- Shas emphasized that only official party announcements are considered authoritative.
Shas issued a statement calling the reports "absolute fake news" and asserting that, as directed by the Council of Torah Sages, the party remains committed to the "right-wing bloc, lovers of Torah and Jewish tradition." The party emphasized that only official Shas announcements are to be considered authoritative, not journalistic reports or social media posts.
Earlier reports, citing Abraham Freund, suggested that Aryeh Deri had told associates that if Rabbi Landau instructed Yahadut HaTorah to join the "change government" in exchange for a conscription law, Shas would be compelled to join as well. Deri was also quoted as saying there is no figure within Shas's leadership comparable to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef who could legitimize remaining in the right-wing bloc. However, Shas has now formally refuted these claims.
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