Avigdor Lieberman Says Opposition Fails to Grasp Difference Between Rabbi Ovadia and Aryeh Deri's Shas

Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Israel Our Home party, criticized the political opposition for misunderstanding the distinction between the Shas party led by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and the current Shas under Aryeh Deri. Speaking on June 12, Lieberman emphasized that the Shas of Rabbi Ovadia, the party's spiritual founder, is fundamentally different from the Shas led by Deri today. This statement highlights ongoing political tensions and differing perceptions of Shas's identity and leadership within Israeli politics. No further details or responses from opposition figures were provided at the time.