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Shas Suffers Worst Election Results Since 1992, Leader Considers Resignation

The Shas party suffered its worst election result since 1992, falling from 11 to six Knesset seats and losing around 100,000 votes. Party leader Aryeh Deri is reportedly considering resignation amid the significant electoral blow.

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Shas Suffers Worst Election Results Since 1992, Leader Considers Resignation
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What happened

  1. 01Shas party's Knesset seats dropped from 11 to 6, its worst result since 1992.
  2. 02Party leader Aryeh Deri is reportedly considering resignation after the election loss.
  3. 03Shas lost approximately 100,000 votes, with significant losses in peripheral towns.
  4. 04The election resulted in a political deadlock, with no bloc achieving a majority.
  5. 05Coalition talks are expected to be complex, involving potential alliances and concessions.

The overall election results have created a political stalemate, with neither the Netanyahu bloc nor the change bloc securing a majority, necessitating complex coalition negotiations.

Translated and summarized by baba from Mako, the latest report. Read Mako’s original

The coverage

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  • Centre2
  • Right3
  • Haredi1
  • ArabNone

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MakoCentre · the lead report

Shas Suffers Worst Election Results Since 1992, Leader Considers Resignation

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