Aryeh Deri Rejects Deal to Resolve Rift With Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Ahead of Elections

New details have emerged regarding the internal conflict within the Shas party ahead of the upcoming elections. Negotiations between Shas chairman Aryeh Deri and Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's camp have hit a deadlock, although efforts to resolve the dispute continue behind the scenes. Currently, there is no demand from Rabbi Yosef's household for the position of President of the Council of Torah Sages.

During the talks, Rabbi Yosef insisted that Deri sign an agreement to prevent future conflicts and ensure proper working relations within the party's management. Deri firmly rejected this proposal, causing the negotiations to stall. Despite this setback, attempts to ease tensions and reach an understanding remain ongoing.

The mediation was led by Momo Deri, Aryeh Deri's brother and a key figure within Shas, who has been actively involved in trying to calm the situation. This development follows a recent exclusive report about the intense discussions aimed at reducing friction between the two sides as the elections approach.