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Ongoing Story· Day 8

Council of Torah Sages Backs Netanyahu for Prime Minister

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Behadrei HaredimPolitics

Shas Party Reaffirms Support for Netanyahu, Cites Yeshiva Student Law

Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

The Shas party has reaffirmed its support for Benjamin Netanyahu's government formation efforts, following instructions from its Council of Torah Sages. The party's backing is contingent on Netanyahu's commitment to pass a law regulating the status of yeshiva students. Shas stated it is not negotiating with any other parties.

The story in 4 lines · by baba

  • Shas party reaffirmed its support for Benjamin Netanyahu's government formation.
  • The decision follows instructions from the Council of Torah Sages.
  • Netanyahu committed to passing a law regulating yeshiva students' status.
  • Shas is not currently negotiating with any other political entity.

The Shas party issued a statement clarifying its political stance, emphasizing its continued support for Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to form a government. The party cited instructions from its Council of Torah Sages, which directed Shas to recommend Netanyahu to the President for the premiership. This recommendation was made after Netanyahu committed to advancing legislation that would regulate the status of yeshiva students. Consequently, Shas stated it is not engaging in negotiations with any other party or individual, reinforcing its commitment to Netanyahu based on his pledge regarding the yeshiva student law.

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