Shas leader Deri seeks to step down after party slumps to 6 seats

Aryeh Deri, leader of the ultra-Orthodox Shas party and key Netanyahu coalition ally, has requested to resign after the party's seats fell from 11 to 6 in the latest election. The rabbinical council will discuss the request, signaling potential instability in Netanyahu's governing coalition. The outcome is uncertain and could affect coalition dynamics.

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