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Shas Party Suffers Historic Blow in Elections, Losing Support in Traditional Strongholds
The Shas party has suffered a 35-year low in support during the 2026 elections, losing ground in traditional and peripheral cities to Otzma Yehudit. Despite a campaign involving rabbinic threats, Shas saw sharp declines, particularly in peripheral areas and Haredi centers.
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What happened
- 01Shas party support hit a 35-year low in the 2026 elections.
- 02Otzma Yehudit gained support in traditional cities at Shas's expense.
- 03Shas saw sharp declines in peripheral cities and Haredi population centers.
- 04United Torah Judaism maintained its electoral strength.
- 05Analysts are blaming Deri for Shas's electoral failure.
United Torah Judaism, however, maintained its strength, with analysts suggesting its leader, Deri, is being blamed for Shas's electoral failure.
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