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Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Blocks Knesset Dissolution Bill Over Opposition Support
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By חזקי ברוך
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 16, 2026
What happened
Shas leader Aryeh Deri blocked the Party Financing Law in the Knesset due to lack of opposition support, delaying the scheduled July 17 dissolution and potentially extending the current Knesset's term by a week.
- 01Shas leader Aryeh Deri returned the Party Financing Law to committee over lack of opposition support.
- 02The law sets the Knesset dissolution date as July 17, now delayed.
- 03Deri argued party financing affects all parties and requires broad agreement.
- 04Opposition, led by Yesh Atid, refused to support the bill.
- 05The delay raises questions about extending the current Knesset's term by a week.
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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Blocks Knesset Dissolution Bill Over Opposition Support
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Refuses to Back Party Funding Bill Without Opposition Support
N12Center · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Shas Leader Deri Blocks Party Funding Law Vote, Delays Knesset Dissolution Date
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