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Eli Yishai Returns to Politics, Exploring Alliance with New Haredi Party

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First reported by Srugim · 1 hour ago

What happened

Eli Yishai, former Shas leader, is returning to politics and exploring a coalition with the new Haredi party "The Haredi Public," which supports drafting non-studying Haredim. Several meetings have been held, and the alliance aims to attract disillusioned Shas voters. The final decision is pending, with both sides declining to comment.

  • 01Eli Yishai is returning to politics after leading Shas for 14 years.
  • 02He is considering an alliance with the new Haredi party "The Haredi Public."
  • 03The new party supports drafting Haredim who do not study Torah.
  • 04Several meetings have been held to discuss a joint run in upcoming elections.
  • 05The alliance aims to attract disillusioned Shas voters dissatisfied with current leadership.
  • 06No final decision has been made, and both sides declined to comment.

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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Eli Yishai Returns to Politics, Exploring Alliance with New Haredi Party
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Eli Yishai Returns to Politics, Considers Alliance with New Haredi Party
SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Eli Yishai Considers Political Comeback with New Haredi Party Ahead of Elections

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