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Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Steps Down From Knesset, Remains Party Chairman

Aryeh Deri, leader of the ultra-Orthodox Shas party, announced Sunday he will not serve in the Knesset after the party's disappointing election results, securing only six seats. Deri will remain Shas chairman and plans to focus on rebuilding the party's support across Israel.

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What happened

01Aryeh Deri will not serve in the Knesset but remains chairman of the ultra-Orthodox Shas party.
02Shas secured only six seats in the recent election, a significant setback for the party.
03Deri plans to focus on rebuilding Shas's support base across Israel.
04His decision was approved by the party's Council of Torah Sages.
05Shas has ruled out joining a potential coalition led by Gadi Eisenkot.
06Deri blamed internal and external "incitement" for the party's electoral performance.

His decision, approved by the Council of Torah Sages, involves vacating his seat for younger members. Shas has also ruled out joining a potential coalition led by Gadi Eisenkot.

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