Shas Chairman Arie Deri Seeks to Resign from Knesset
Shas Chairman Arie Deri has formally asked the Council of Torah Sages to approve his resignation from the Knesset, following a severe election loss. He aims to retain leadership from outside parliament, with Ariel Atias potentially taking over Knesset duties. The Council will meet Wednesday to discuss the request, which could impact coalition talks for the next government.
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- Shas Chairman Arie Deri requested to resign from the Knesset, seeking to lead the party externally.
- The Council of Torah Sages will meet Wednesday to discuss Deri's resignation request.
- Former Minister Ariel Atias is considered to lead Shas's parliamentary activities if Deri resigns.
- Shas suffered its worst election result since 1992, falling from 11 to 6 Knesset mandates.
- Deri's move could reshape coalition negotiations for the upcoming government.
Arie Deri, the chairman of the Shas party, has officially requested to resign from his Knesset seat. The Council of Torah Sages of Shas is expected to convene on Wednesday to discuss his request. If Deri steps down from the Knesset, he intends to continue leading the party in a new capacity, possibly as "President of Shas" or an external movement leader.
Should Deri's resignation be approved, former minister Ariel Atias is being considered to lead Shas's parliamentary activities and serve as the party's Knesset chairman. However, political circles suggest this move is not finalized, as the Council of Torah Sages may not automatically endorse Deri's continued authority without an official leadership role.
Deri's potential departure follows a significant electoral setback for Shas in the recent 26th Knesset elections. The party lost nearly half its strength, dropping from 11 mandates to just six, its lowest point since 1992. This decline is far from its historical peak of 17 mandates.
Following the election results, Deri canceled a planned activists' gathering and has been in seclusion at his home contemplating his political future. Senior rabbis, including Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, have visited him to offer support.
These developments occur amidst a complex political landscape, with the right-wing and religious bloc holding only 53 mandates against the opposition's 48. Deri's potential resignation and Atias's possible appointment could significantly alter coalition negotiations for the next government.
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