Shas Chairman Deri Denies Report of Joining Opposition
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Shas Chairman Arie Deri was reportedly quoted as saying his party might join the opposition if United Torah Judaism does, but Shas has vehemently denied the report, calling it "absolute fake news." The party reiterated its commitment to the right-wing bloc, citing directives from the Council of Torah Sages. The alleged comments surfaced amid discussions about a conscription law involving Gadi Eisenkot.
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- Shas Chairman Arie Deri reportedly suggested his party might join the opposition.
- The alleged comments were made in private conversations with associates.
- The potential shift was linked to a conscription law and United Torah Judaism's actions.
- Shas issued a strong denial, labeling the report "absolute fake news."
- The party affirmed its commitment to the right-wing bloc based on rabbinical directives.
Shas Chairman Arie Deri reportedly stated in closed conversations that if Rabbi Dov Landau, a prominent Lithuanian ultra-Orthodox leader, instructs the United Torah Judaism party to join the "change government" in exchange for a conscription law, Shas would find it difficult to remain in the right-wing bloc. According to a report by journalist Avraham Freund, Deri allegedly said, "Shas will not be able to stand aside. We will be forced to join." The report also attributed to Deri a statement that the absence of an authoritative figure like Rabbi Ovadia Yosef in Shas's leadership would make it harder for the party to justify remaining with the right-wing bloc if United Torah Judaism were to switch to the "change" bloc. These remarks come amid possible negotiations between United Torah Judaism and figures associated with Gadi Eisenkot, with the conscription law being a central issue.
However, Shas swiftly issued a strong denial of the report, calling it "absolute fake news." The party emphasized that, in accordance with the directive of the Council of Torah Sages, Shas remains part of the right-wing bloc. Shas stated that only official announcements from the party are definitive, not reports from journalists or social media users.
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