Shas chairman Aryeh Deri credits the events of October 7, 2023, with saving the nation of Israel from a deadlier attack and exposing Iran's proxies. He highlights the importance of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's decision to act first, preventing a larger assault. Deri also praises the election of Trump and the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the ongoing campaign against Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

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