Shas Denies Joining Eisenkot Government; Talks With United Torah Judaism Reported Behind Scenes

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Shas denies reports that it will join a government led by Gadi Eisenkot. In the party, it was written that the reports are "absolute fake news" and that Shas is part of the right-wing bloc, as instructed by the Council of Torah Sages.

The denial comes against the background of attempts by the left-wing bloc to recruit the support of the Haredi parties, following the campaign it waged against them during the elections. The party said that only official Shas statements determine its position.

The two Haredi parties are coordinating positions and examining the proposals to regulate the status of yeshiva students versus the change bloc. Sources in Shas said they would support any decision made by United Torah Judaism in line with the instructions of Rabbi Dov Lando, while the party officially denies the reports of joining the government.