Jerusalem, 10 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Shas issued a statement Tuesday reaffirming its support for Benjamin Netanyahu and denying reports of negotiations with other political factions.
“Following various interviews and statements recently heard, we wish to clarify once again,” the party said, noting: “Under the instructions of the Council of Torah Sages, Shas recommended Benjamin Netanyahu to the president to form the government, after he pledged to advance legislation regulating the status of yeshiva students. Accordingly, Shas continues to support Netanyahu and is not negotiating with any other party.”
“In light of this, Shas continues to support Netanyahu and is not negotiating with any other party,” the statement said.
The declaration comes as Eisenkot has appointed a coalition negotiating team led by Yoav Horowitz to pursue government formation. Reports indicate Eisenkot and Liberman agreed to exhaust discussions with Haredi factions in an effort to reach an agreement, despite Shas’s reaffirmation of its commitment to Netanyahu.