Netanyahu Sends Message to Deri: 'An Important Partner of Mine and the Right'
The prime minister praised the Shas chairman amid reports that the two have not spoken since election day.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a public message to Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, describing him as "an important partner of mine and of the right-wing bloc," Kan 11 and news website Srugim reported. According to Srugim, Netanyahu praised Deri further, saying he "contributes greatly in the cabinet to Israel's security."
According to Kan 11, the two leaders have not spoken to each other since election day. The comments were made against the backdrop of concern among the right-wing bloc over the possibility that Shas might cooperate with an alternative government. Further details regarding direct contacts between the two have not yet been released.