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Shas's Deri rules out change bloc government without Likud as UTJ weighs talks

The divide between the two ultra-Orthodox parties has taken on particular significance in light of the 26th Knesset election results, which left neither bloc with the 61 seats needed.

  • Shas leader Arye Deri opposes joining opposition bloc without Likud.
  • United Torah Judaism (UTJ) considered as potential coalition partner.
  • Shas and UTJ have differing approaches impacting government formation.

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