Shas party leader MK Aryeh Deri stated that if Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu does not accept his party’s demands, Shas will not enter the next coalition and Netanyahu will not be building the next coalition government.
Deri adds that his party prefers Netanyahu and not Labor party candidate Yitzchak Herzog because this is the wish of most of Shas voters. He explains there are many issues upon which Shas and the prime minister see eye-to-eye, but there are also important issues upon which they do not agree.
Deri made his comments during an election event in N. Israel, stating Shas’ entry into the next coalition will be contingent on the prime minister meeting the party’s demands.
Various recent election polls place Shas at either 4 or 5 seats. Should this be the case the day after national elections, Mr. Deri’s bargaining power will be limited.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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And there are issues that he agrees with Herzog? Herzog gave a political speak answer to a yes or no question on whether he believes in G-d. Other than money and the giving of the Land away, what does Deri agree with Herzog?
Limited bargaining power equals limited demands.
Deri missed his calling …he would have made a great union boss.
Maybe there is still a chance for him to achieve in that field.
#1
we’re in agreement on this one
Who cares. Herzog is no better or worse than Netanyahu.
#5 – I’d say worse, particularly with Tzippi.
other polls show Shas at 7 or 8, but YWN is biased against Shas.
i think true orthodox jews do agree with herzog about not starting up with arabs for no reason and cause unneeded anti semitisim IE HAR HABYIS