Shas are seeking to deepen their grip over state religious institutions - opinion

The state-religious infrastructure has been used systematically to build a political power base.

MK ARYE DERI leads a parliamentary faction meeting of his Shas party, in the Knesset, last month.

MK ARYE DERI leads a parliamentary faction meeting of his Shas party, in the Knesset, last month.

(photo credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

ByDANIEL GOLDMAN

AUGUST 6, 2023 04:26

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