After a long battle between Mayor Yisrael Porush of Elad from Agudat Yisrael Party and the representatives of Degel Hatorah and Shas since the local elections, the latter two parties are expected to sign a coalition agreement today and be part of the city leadership.
Local Shas chairman Tzuriel Krispel is reportedly expected to resign from the city council, and Shas national chairman, Interior Minister Aryeh Deri is expected to choose an alternate candidate to serve as deputy mayor.