Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, the spiritual authority for the Shas party, is reportedly initiating efforts to replace longtime chairman Aryeh Deri. This internal push for new leadership follows the party's recent electoral performance, in which it secured only seven parliamentary seats. While the rabbi is actively exploring options to oust the veteran politician, party insiders suggest that such a leadership transition would face significant obstacles. The move highlights internal tensions within the Sephardic faction regarding its political direction and the effectiveness of its current management after the disappointing results at the polls.
Source : The Times of Israel
Photo : The Times of Israel
