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Shas Denies Reports of Joining Eisenkot-Led Coalition as 'Fake News'

The ultra-Orthodox Shas party has labeled reports of its agreement to join a coalition led by Gadi Eisenkot as "complete fake news." The denial comes after an N12 report suggested Shas would not obstruct an opposition bloc coalition including United Torah Judaism, following Avigdor Liberman dropping his veto on haredi parties.

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What happened

01Shas party denied reports of joining a potential coalition led by Gadi Eisenkot, calling them 'fake news'.
02The denial follows an N12 report that Avigdor Liberman dropped his veto on forming a government with haredi parties.
03Shas stated it is part of the right-wing bloc and follows instructions from the Council of Torah Sages.
04Reports suggest the opposition bloc is discussing a more lenient IDF conscription law.
05Shas emphasized that only official party announcements are decisive.

Shas maintains it is part of the right-wing bloc and follows directives from the Council of Torah Sages.

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