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Shas Party Faces Internal Calls to Replace Chairman Aryeh Deri After Election Losses
Internal dissent has surfaced within the Shas party following a drop to seven Knesset seats, prompting calls to replace chairman Aryeh Deri. Critics blame campaign mismanagement and strategic errors, including misjudging electoral threats from Likud over other factions.
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What happened
- 01Shas party faces internal calls to replace chairman Aryeh Deri after losing four Knesset seats.
- 02Critics blame Deri for mismanaging the election campaign and misjudging electoral threats.
- 03Some believe Shas focused too much on outlying communities and not enough on its Haredi base.
- 04Despite criticism, Deri's position is considered secure due to his singular control.
- 05Rabbi Moshe Maya sought a meeting with Deri to discuss the election failure, but was refused.
Despite internal pressure and rabbinical leadership involvement, Deri's position is seen as secure due to his firm control over the party.
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