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Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Reaffirms Unity with Shas Ahead of Election Campaign Launch
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First reported by Channel 13 · Aug 19, 2026
What happened
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef publicly reconciled with Shas chairman Aryeh Deri by attending the party's campaign launch after a recent internal dispute, signaling restored unity ahead of the 2026 elections.
- 01Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef attended Shas campaign launch after meeting with Aryeh Deri, signaling reconciliation.
- 02Yosef emphasized party unity, saying "You don't leave the house! This is our home!"
- 03Yosef and Deri agreed to hold weekly leadership meetings every Friday.
- 04Deri delivered a letter from Rabbi Moshe Maya urging Yosef to continue his father's legacy.
- 05The campaign launch proceeded smoothly despite prior tensions within Shas.
- 06The party aims to move past internal disputes and focus on upcoming elections.
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Full coverage · 9 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Reaffirms Unity with Shas Ahead of Election Campaign Launch
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Accuses Ultra-Orthodox of Undermining Right-Wing Bloc
Channel 13Center · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Aryeh Deri Faces Internal Challenge Ahead of Shas Party Elections
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Pledges to Resolve Yeshiva Students' Draft Status After Elections
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Joins Shas Election Campaign After Reconciliation with Aryeh Deri
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Shas Leaders Shift from Anti-Draft to Pro-Soldier Message in New Campaign
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Aryeh Deri's Meeting with Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Shapes Sephardic Leadership Amid Political Tensions
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Urges Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef to Lead Party Legacy Amid Election Battle
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Aryeh Deri Meets Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Amid Shas Leadership Tensions
SrugimRight · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Shas Leaders Reach Temporary Agreement in Dispute Over Spiritual Leadership Role
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Delivers Letter to Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Amid Party Tensions
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri Presents Letter to Sephardic Chief Rabbi Isaac Yosef on Preserving Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Legacy
SrugimRight · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Michael Shmuel Criticizes Shas Party Amid Leadership Dispute Ahead of Elections
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Meets Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef to Ease Party Leadership Tensions
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri Meets Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef to Discuss Party Unity
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Aryeh Deri Visits Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef to Affirm Shas Unity
N12Center · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Shas Faces Internal Crisis as Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Rejects Aryeh Deri’s Compromise
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