Shas Denies Reports of Joining Opposition Government
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
The Shas party has vehemently denied reports suggesting it might join a potential opposition government led by Gadi Eisenkot. The party affirmed its commitment to the right-wing bloc, following directives from the Council of Torah Sages. Reports had indicated Shas might not oppose such a move if United Torah Judaism joined, with Chairman Aryeh Deri reportedly believing Shas would have to follow suit under certain conditions.
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- Shas strongly denied reports of potentially joining an opposition government led by Gadi Eisenkot.
- The party affirmed its commitment to the right-wing bloc, following directives from the Council of Torah Sages.
- Reports suggested Shas might not oppose an opposition government if United Torah Judaism joined.
- Chairman Aryeh Deri reportedly believes Shas would have to join an opposition government under specific circumstances.
- Shas stated only its official announcements are authoritative, not media reports.
The Shas party issued a strong denial on Saturday night regarding reports that it might join a potential government led by Gadi Eisenkot. The party stated that it remains part of the right-wing bloc, adhering to the directives of the Council of Torah Sages. This denial followed two separate reports that explored Shas's potential actions if the United Torah Judaism party were to support the formation of a "change bloc" government.
According to a Channel 12 report citing a source within the Council of Torah Sages, Shas would not obstruct the establishment of such a government and would avoid acting against a decision by United Torah Judaism to prevent a rift within the Haredi public. Meanwhile, a report in B'Chadrei Charedim suggested that Shas chairman Aryeh Deri believes the party would face difficulties remaining in the right-wing bloc if Rabbi Dov Lando were to instruct United Torah Judaism to join a government in exchange for regulating the conscription law.
Deri reportedly commented in closed conversations that in the absence of a figure with the authority of the late Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, Shas would be compelled to join such a move. In response to these publications, Shas reiterated its commitment to the right-wing bloc, stating, "As the Council of Torah Sages has instructed, Shas is part of the right-wing bloc, lovers of Torah and Jewish tradition." The party emphasized that only official Shas announcements are authoritative, not reports from journalists or social media users.
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