Despite fear of losing 'social vote to Kahlon, Shas plays it cool

Shas officials are preparing for a huge conference at Jerusalem's International Convention Center Saturday night.

By Yair Ettinger | 01:42 02.11.12 |

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Shas leaders were busy Thursday, apprehensively calculating the possible damage if Social Affairs Minister Moshe Kahlon decides to establish a new party. But they feigned self confidence.

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Despite fear of losing 'social vote to Kahlon, Shas plays it cool

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