Shas offshoot religious leader urges Deri not to leave Shas
MK Eli Yishai's rabbi, who also serves as his newly formed party's spiritual leader, Rabbi Meir Mazoz, called on Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri not to leave the party after a smear campaign reportedly led by Yishai prompted him to announce his resignation. Some have said the move by Deri is a public relations stunt.
"My hands have not spilt blood and my eyes have not seen," Mazoz wrote, telling Deri "be strong and brave."
