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Shas Party Faces Existential Crisis After Election Collapse
The Shas party has suffered a historic electoral blow, securing only six seats, down from a previous high of 17, leading to widespread shock and internal reflection.
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What happened
- 01Shas party chairman Arie Deri led the party to a historic low of six seats in the recent election.
- 02The party's collapse is attributed to a rift over Haredi conscription and alienation of traditional voters.
- 03Traditional voters reportedly shifted to the Likud due to controversial statements on military service.
- 04Frustration with Shas leadership and its alliance with the Likud party was also a factor.
- 05Former MK Nissim Ze'ev criticized the centralized leadership, warning of further decline.
- 06Arie Deri is reportedly considering his future in politics amid the party's identity crisis.
Political commentators suggest the decline stems from a division within the voter base, fueled by controversial statements on Haredi conscription and a perceived lack of leadership response to the issue. Some traditional voters reportedly shifted to the Likud, while frustration with the party's leadership and its alliance with Netanyahu grew. Chairman Arie Deri is reportedly considering his political future amidst this existential crisis for the party.
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