The chairman of Shas, MK Aryeh Deri, reflects on the Gaza war and the surprise attack on the border fence

Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri spoke in an interview on “Meet the Press” about the surprise attack on the Gaza border and the ongoing war with Hamas. Deri claimed that Israel underestimated its enemies and failed to provide adequate security for its citizens. He described the shocking breach of the border fence by Hamas and the chaotic decision-making process that followed. Deri also emphasized the need for unity in the government and expressed hope for an emergency government with opposition members joining to address the crisis. He stressed that the war would be long and that Israel would no longer be responsible for Gaza’s security. Additionally, Deri declined to comment on the yeshiva budget and the future of the legal revolution, stating that the government’s focus should be on unity and winning the war.