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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Shas Party Leader Aryeh Deri Resigns Knesset Seat

Aryeh Deri, head of the Shas party, resigned his seat in the Knesset but will remain party leader. Two other Shas faction members also withdrew and will be replaced by younger representatives. Deri cited his intention to focus on nationwide tours and strengthening public engagement as the reason for his resignation.

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Shas Party Leader Aryeh Deri Resigns Knesset Seat
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What happened

  1. 01Aryeh Deri resigned his Knesset seat but will continue as head of the Shas party.
  2. 02Two other Shas faction members, Moshe Abutbul and Dror Amos, also withdrew from the Knesset.
  3. 03Uriel Busso and Yossi Tayeb will replace Deri, Abutbul, and Amos in the upcoming Knesset.
  4. 04Deri cited a need to focus on nationwide tours and public engagement.
  5. 05He will continue to lead Shas and guide its Knesset members.
  6. 06Deri's decision was approved by the Council of Torah Sages.

He will continue to guide the party and its Knesset members.

Translated and summarized by baba from Arab48, the latest report. Read Arab48’s original

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