Shas Rejects MK Pindrus's Claim of Potential Coalition Agreement on Draft Law
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Member of Knesset Yitzhak Pindrus suggested Shas might join a coalition agreement on the draft law if his party reaches one. Shas immediately rejected Pindrus's assessment, stating they do not negotiate with the "left-wing coalition" per their Torah Sages' directive. The party also told Pindrus to stop speaking for them.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shas rejected MK Yitzhak Pindrus's claim that they would join a draft law agreement.
- Pindrus, of United Torah Judaism, made the remarks in a Channel 12 interview.
- Shas cited directives from the Council of Torah Sages for their refusal to negotiate.
- The party stated they do not negotiate with the "left-wing coalition."
- Shas told Pindrus to stop speaking on their behalf.
Member of Knesset Yitzhak Pindrus of United Torah Judaism suggested that if his party reaches an agreement on the draft law, Shas would not remain outside the process. Shas quickly distanced itself from Pindrus's remarks, which were made during an interview on Channel 12's "Meet the Press." Pindrus had stated his assessment that "if we bring a solution for the draft, Shas will not stand aside." In response, Shas emphasized that their decision not to negotiate with the coalition is based on the directive of the Council of Torah Sages. "As has been clarified more than once, by order of the Council of Torah Sages, Shas does not conduct negotiations with any element in the left-wing coalition," the party stated. Shas also sent a direct message to Pindrus, saying, "It would be better if Knesset members from other parties stopped speaking on behalf of Shas."
