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Shas Affirms Commitment to Netanyahu-Led Right-Wing Bloc Ahead of Elections
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First reported by Ynet · Aug 27, 2026
What happened
Shas party leader Yinon Azoulay reaffirmed the party's loyalty to Netanyahu's right-wing bloc ahead of elections, rejected cooperation with Gadi Eizenkot, and criticized Judge Yitzhak Amit's remarks about the ultra-Orthodox community, highlighting tensions with the judiciary.
- 01Shas confirms its exclusive alignment with Netanyahu-led right-wing bloc for upcoming elections.
- 02Yinon Azoulay rejects potential alliance with Gadi Eizenkot due to his political associates.
- 03Azoulay criticizes Judge Yitzhak Amit's comments on ultra-Orthodox phone usage as ignorant and hostile.
- 04Azoulay highlights a deep rift between the judiciary and ultra-Orthodox community lifestyles.
- 05Shas vows to do everything to ensure the right-wing bloc's electoral victory.
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