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Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri Considers Political Exit After Election Blow

Shas party chairman Aryeh Deri is reportedly considering leaving politics after the party's electoral decline from 11 to six Knesset seats.

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Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri Considers Political Exit After Election Blow
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What happened

  1. 01Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri is considering leaving politics after the party's election losses.
  2. 02Deri is contemplating a full retirement, Knesset resignation, or a party president role.
  3. 03Shas dropped from 11 seats to six in the recent Knesset elections.
  4. 04Senior Shas rabbis are urging Deri to continue as party chairman.
  5. 05A letter of support for Deri's continued leadership is being drafted by Rabbi Moshe Maya.

He is weighing options including a full retirement, resigning from the Knesset, or moving to a presidential role, according to "Yedioth Ahronoth." Senior Shas rabbis are attempting to convince him to stay, with one drafting a letter of support.

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

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