Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri Steps Down from Knesset List, Vows to Lead Party
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Shas movement Chairman Aryeh Deri announced he is stepping down from the party's Knesset list, following instructions from the Council of Torah Sages. He will undertake extensive tours across Israel to connect with the public and activists. Deri will continue to lead the party and oversee its legislative work from outside the Knesset, vowing to preserve Jewish identity.
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- Aryeh Deri will leave his Knesset seat to focus on leading the Shas movement and public engagement.
- Deri's decision follows directives from the Council of Torah Sages, which he accepted immediately.
- He plans extensive tours across Israel to strengthen ties with activists and the public.
- Younger representatives who have proven themselves will take his place on the Knesset list.
- Deri will continue to guide Shas's legislative work and faction meetings.
- He aims to protect Torah institutions and Israel's Jewish identity.
Aryeh Deri, the Chairman of the Shas movement, announced on Sunday that he will vacate his spot on the party's Knesset list, a move he stated was in response to directives from the Council of Torah Sages. Deri emphasized that he accepted their instruction without hesitation and has already begun working "with full vigor."
Deri outlined his upcoming plans, which include extensive tours across Israel to strengthen ties with activists and the public. He explained that to facilitate these tours and focus on grassroots engagement, he requested and received approval from the Council of Torah Sages to yield his Knesset seat to younger representatives who have proven themselves in parliamentary work.
Despite stepping down from the Knesset list, Deri affirmed that he will continue to lead the Shas movement and oversee its parliamentary and legislative activities. He stated he will continue to convene the weekly Shas faction meeting, guide Knesset members, and closely monitor legislative work and committee activities. Deri reiterated his commitment to acting as Shas chairman under the guidance of the Torah Sages, aiming to "restore the crown to its former glory," protect Torah institutions, and preserve the Jewish identity of the State of Israel.
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