Israeli elections 2026: Meet the parliament—MK Moshe Abutbul
Shas, the Sephardi ultra-Orthodox party, looks forward to continuing to work with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and hopes the current right-wing bloc will remain in power, Shas lawmaker and former deputy minister of agriculture and…
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Shas lawmaker Moshe Abutbul voiced hope that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc will retain power after the October 2026 elections, while acknowledging the unpredictability of opposition parties. He noted that once-leading factions like those of Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett have declined, suggesting that other political forces may yet emerge. The remarks highlight the fluidity of Israel's political landscape.