Shas Chairman Arie Deri Resigns from Knesset
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Shas party chairman Arie Deri announced his resignation from the Knesset, along with MK Moshe Abutbul and candidate Dror Amos. Deri will remain chairman of the Shas movement, stating the decision followed instructions from the Council of Torah Sages. MKs Uriel Buso and Yossi Taieb will replace the departing members. Deri plans to focus on strengthening the party's connections with activists and overseeing legislative efforts.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shas Chairman Arie Deri resigned from the Knesset but will remain party chairman.
- MK Moshe Abutbul and candidate Dror Amos also resigned from the Shas Knesset list.
- MKs Uriel Buso and Yossi Taieb will replace the departing Shas members.
- Deri stated his resignation followed instructions from the Council of Torah Sages.
- He plans to tour the country and strengthen ties with Shas activists.
Arie Deri, the chairman of the Shas party, announced his resignation from the 26th Knesset on Sunday evening. His departure from the Knesset list is accompanied by the resignations of fellow party members, Member of Knesset Moshe Abutbul and candidate Dror Amos. Their places in the Knesset will be filled by MKs Uriel Buso and Yossi Taieb.
Despite stepping down as a Knesset member, Deri will continue to lead the Shas movement as its chairman. He stated that this move was made following instructions from the Council of Torah Sages. Deri explained that he requested and received the Council's approval to vacate his spot on the Shas list for younger representatives who have already proven themselves in parliamentary work. He intends to tour the country to strengthen ties with Shas representatives and activists, while continuing to convene the Shas faction, guide its MKs, and oversee legislative work.
Deri expressed his hope that Shas will return to its former glory, stating, "Together we will continue to restore its former glory and preserve the world of Torah."
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