Shas chairman Aryeh Deri told coalition leaders that he will not vote for the bill to dissolve the Knesset, according to a ynet report. Without Deri's support, the coalition lacks the votes to pass the dissolution, and the Knesset is expected to continue in session for at least another week.
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri has informed the coalition that he will not vote for the Knesset dissolution bill, which includes funding for the next election, according to a ynet report. The refusal blocks the coalition's plan to dissolve the Knesset this week, as Deri's party holds the balance of power. Without his support, the coalition lacks the necessary majority, and the Knesset is expected to remain in session for at least another week.
The Zioneer reported earlier this evening that Shas had refused to support the dissolution bill without opposition backing, leading the coalition to withdraw the legislation. The coalition had warned that if the dissolution was not approved, it would continue legislating for another 10 days.
Deri's move is the latest development in the ongoing coalition negotiations over the Knesset dissolution. The Knesset's continued operation means the coalition can still advance other bills, including the kashrut supervision bill and the bill to split the Attorney General's role, which were previously reported as priorities.
3 developments
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