Shas

Shas () is a Haredi religious political party in Israel. Founded in 1984 by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, a former Israeli Sephardi chief rabbi, who remained its spiritual leader until his death in October 2013,

Key facts

Political party.foundation: 1984
Political party.headquarters: Jerusalem
Political party.international: World Zionist Organization
Political party.country: Israel
Political party.split: Agudat Yisrael
Political party.name: Shas
Political party.native_name: ש״ס
Political party.logo: Shas logo.svgclass=skin-invert
Political party.logo_size: 125
Political party.leader: Aryeh Deri
Political party.leader1_title: Spiritual Leader
Political party.leader1_name: Vacant
Political party.founders: Elazar ShachOvadia Yosef
Political party.religion: Haredi Judaism (Sephardic)
Political party.colours: Black, Gold Azure (past)
Political party.seats1_title: Knesset
Political party.seats2_title: Most MKs
Political party.blank1_title: Ballot letters

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Name
History
Ideology
Controversies
Women's campaign
Knesset members
Party leaders
Election results
References
External links

Shas is the third-largest party in the Knesset . Since 1984, it has been part of most governing coalitions, whether the ruling party was Labor or Likud.

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