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Shas Leaders Reach Temporary Agreement in Dispute Over Spiritual Leadership Role

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First reported by Channel 13 · 17 hours ago

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Shas party leaders Aryeh Deri and Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef reached a temporary agreement resolving a dispute over Yosef's bid to become president of the Council of Torah Sages. Instead, Yosef will serve as the party's spiritual leader, guiding the legacy of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. The compromise ends internal tensions but drew criticism from coalition member Michael Shemesh.

01Aryeh Deri and Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef resolved a leadership dispute in Shas on June 8.
02Yosef sought presidency of the Council of Torah Sages, opposed by Deri.
03Compromise: Yosef will serve as spiritual leader, not council president.
04Rabbi Maya endorsed Yosef's role in guiding Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's legacy.
05Michael Shemesh criticized the coalition party over the conflict.
06The agreement temporarily ends internal tensions within Shas.

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