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Ya'akov Asher
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Ya'akov Asher is an Israeli Haredi rabbi and politician who serves as the head of the United Torah Judaism alliance and the Degel HaTorah party. He began his political career in municipal government, serving as deputy council head of El'ad and deputy mayor of Bnei Brak. In 2008, he became the thirteenth mayor of Bnei Brak through a rotation agreement. First elected to the Knesset in 2013, he has served as Deputy Speaker and currently chairs the Interior and Environment Committee.
In the news: Commented on potential coalition negotiations and draft law compromises, stating that United Torah Judaism has not received a formal proposal and any offer will require rabbinical approval.
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