Aryeh Deri Secludes Himself at Home After Election Defeat, Weighs Retirement
Following the election failure and drop to six seats, Shas chairman Aryeh Deri is secluding himself at home and hinting to his associates about the possibility of retiring from the movement's leadership. The party's rabbis…
Assessment
Aryeh Deri is in crisis mode after Shas dropped to six seats, a devastating result for a party that has long punched above its weight. He is holed up at home and hinting at resignation, which could trigger a leadership vacuum or a power struggle. The party's rabbis are rushing to persuade him to stay, but some voices already call for his removal. Watch whether this is genuine collapse or a negotiating tactic to extract concessions from coalition partners.