The Shas party decided to exit the Israeli government and coalition following a meeting of its ruling Council of Torah Sages ...

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Shas's decision follows the resignation of members of the Knesset’s second haredi party, the Ashkenazic UTJ, who quit the government on Monday and Tuesday at the directive of its spiritual leadership.