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Updated · Ynetnews · Aug 20Deri Says Shas Won 31,000 Soldier Votes as He Rebuts Anti-Zionist Criticism
1 articles · Updated · Ynetnews · Aug 20Summary
- 31,000 soldier votes went to Shas in the last election, party chairman Arye Deri said at the party’s campaign launch in Holon.
- Deri used the figure to push back on claims that Shas is not Zionist and to reject comparisons between his party and Ra'am.
- Holon’s launch speech signals Shas is making its Zionist credentials a central campaign message as the party heads into the next election.
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