Rabbi Arye Deri is a longtime Israeli lawmaker and is the head of the Sephardi ultra-Orthodox Shas Party.
Having served in the past in multiple ministerial roles such as interior minister, health minister, deputy prime minister, economy minister, and religious services minister, Deri's career has also been hounded by numerous accusations of corruption.
He has been convicted on multiple charges throughout his tenure in politics, and most recently was stripped of his posts as health minister and interior minister following a ruling by the High Court of Justice due to these positions being a violation of a plea bargain he had made.
“I understand the concerns—this is a very difficult deal with significant costs—but we are obligated to save lives," Deri stated.
"The negotiations have been concluded, and they are now working on drafting everything before issuing an official announcement," Deri said.
Earlier on Wednesday, the two MKs called for a state probe during a Finance Committee meeting in the Knesset.
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Shas chairman Aryeh Deri was aware in 2022 that Haderech newspaper's salaries were funded illegally through the Shas education system.
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri emphasized efforts to extend IDF service exemptions for yeshiva students, citing Torah study's importance amid military needs.
Interior Minister Moshe Arbel is working with opposition parties to form a unity government led by Netanyahu focused on returning hostages.
Netanyahu's speech on his position on the Philadelphi corridor and hostage negotiations has drawn criticism and support.
Political commentator Israel Cohen explained the ultra-Orthodox view on the coalition crisis over the softened 'Rabbis Law,' on 103FM.
Many haredi publications have argued that the ruling has effectively "torn apart" haredim from the rest of Israeli society.
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