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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Shas Chairman Arie Deri May Resign Knesset Seat

Shas Chairman Arie Deri is reportedly considering resigning from the Knesset but wants to retain party leadership, possibly as "President of Shas." Former Minister Ariel Atias is eyed as his successor in parliament. This follows Shas's severe electoral setback, reducing its Knesset seats from 11 to six.

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Shas Chairman Arie Deri May Resign Knesset Seat
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What happened

  1. 01Shas Chairman Arie Deri may resign from Knesset but retain party leadership.
  2. 02Former Minister Ariel Atias is considered as Deri's potential successor in parliament.
  3. 03Shas suffered its worst election result in decades, falling to six Knesset seats.
  4. 04The party lost approximately 100,000 voters across various demographic areas.
  5. 05Deri's potential move could impact coalition negotiations for the new government.

The political implications could affect coalition formation for the next government.

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

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