As the Knesset prepares for a crucial vote on dissolution this Wednesday, a high-ranking member of Shas told Arutz Sheva on Monday that the party has no desire to bring down the current coalition.
“No one wants elections, and we’re not eager to bring down the government. If any party stands to be hurt by its fall — it’s Shas,” the insider emphasized.
The official acknowledged the tense political situation, noting, “We are clearly caught in a difficult bind. When [Likud MK] Yuli Edelstein shows zero flexibility on the most critical issue for the haredi public, that’s a problem.”
He continued by criticizing the current dynamics among the chareidi factions. “There’s no way Degel Hatorah and Agudas Yisrael will vote for dissolution because the Draft Law remains unresolved, while Shas serves as the ‘Shabbos goy’ keeping the coalition afloat solely for political gain.”
Despite the political impasse, the official offered a potential path forward. “If Edelstein budges even slightly, it may be possible to present a compromise formula to the rabbis that would delay the dissolution bill. But there’s no doubt that the keys lie in Edelstein’s hands and those of the legal advisors backing him.”
{Matzav.com Israel}