Shas rejects MK Pindrus's claim it would join left-wing coalition over conscription

Shas party denies MK Yitzhak Pindrus's suggestion that it would join a left-wing coalition if a conscription solution is found, stating it does not negotiate with left-wing factions.

Shas clarifies to United Torah Judaism that it does not intend to join a government with left-wing parties, even if a solution is found for the issue of detaining yeshiva students. The statement comes in response to remarks by MK Yitzhak Pindrus from Degel HaTorah, who assessed that Shas would join such a move if United Torah Judaism brought a solution. Shas strongly rejects this interpretation and clarifies that, on the instructions of the Council of Torah Sages, it is not conducting negotiations with left-wing elements. The sharp response reflects high sensitivity to any attempt to portray Shas as a possible partner in a government with the left, and highlights the tension between the Haredi parties over the conscription issue and political approach.