Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Urges Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef to Lead Party Legacy Amid Election Battle
How 9 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Channel 13 · 18 hours ago
What happened
Shas leader Aryeh Deri met with Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef to deliver a letter appointing him to continue Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's legacy. They emphasized the urgent need for unity and voter turnout in the upcoming elections to protect the Torah community from left-wing policies. Rabbi Yosef affirmed his leadership role and called for collective action to safeguard Shas and its institutions.
- 01Aryeh Deri delivered a letter appointing Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef to lead Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's legacy in Shas.
- 02Deri warned of a critical election threatening Torah study and yeshiva students, urging voter turnout.
- 03Rabbi Yosef affirmed his commitment and called this election the most crucial for the Torah world.
- 04They agreed to hold weekly leadership meetings to strengthen party unity and guidance.
- 05Rabbi Yosef stressed the bond between Torah and IDF, blessing soldiers and praying for peace.
- 06Both leaders urged all supporters not to abandon Shas despite internal criticism and challenges.
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