After the Deal Is Completed, Deri Closes the Door on Eisenkot: "Netanyahu Is Our Leader"
After the approval of the laws demanded by the Haredim as part of the deal revealed by ynet, Shas chairman rejects the words of Rabbi Yosef and dismisses rumors of a rapprochement with Eisenkot: "He…
Assessment
Deri is publicly reaffirming Shas's loyalty to Netanyahu and shutting down any speculation of a shift toward Eisenkot. By labeling Eisenkot's camp as anti-Judaism, he draws a hard line that may deepen polarization. The move signals that the Haredi parties intend to stay firmly within the current coalition, but the accusation of creating hatred could strain relations further.