Netanyahu Enlists Aryeh Deri to Bring Moshe Gafni Back to Right-Wing Bloc Ahead of Elections
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 22 hours ago
What happened
Prime Minister Netanyahu is working with Shas leader Aryeh Deri to bring Degel HaTorah's Moshe Gafni back to the right-wing bloc ahead of the elections, amid concerns over Shas's declining poll numbers and shifting Haredi voter loyalties. Netanyahu and Deri discussed election strategies and the importance of consolidating right-wing votes to avoid losses. Shas is attempting to rebrand as moderate and attract Haredi soldiers, while Gafni remains undecided about joining a government.
- 01Netanyahu enlisted Aryeh Deri to bring Moshe Gafni back to the right-wing bloc before elections.
- 02Netanyahu and Deri met for two hours to discuss election strategy and vote consolidation.
- 03Shas faces a significant poll decline, risking loss of seats and status to Degel HaTorah.
- 04Deri is rebranding Shas as moderate and targeting Haredi voters who serve in the IDF.
- 05Shas members reaffirm support for Netanyahu despite poll concerns.
- 06Gafni stated he has no preferred prime minister candidate and focuses on yeshiva interests.
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