Rebellion in Shas? Calls to oust Deri
After Shas dropped to seven Knesset seats, four fewer than in the previous elections, calls are emerging within the party to replace chairman Aryeh Deri
Assessment
Shas's slide to seven seats, down four from the last election, has opened a direct challenge to Aryeh Deri's leadership from inside the party. The numbers are stark enough that loyalty to a longtime chairman is no longer automatic. Watch whether the internal calls harden into an organized faction or stay as background noise. If Deri survives, he will need a concrete recovery plan, not just appeals to history. If he does not, the party's next move will reshape its coalition leverage.