Eli Yishai

'We Are Orphans, Who Will Lead Us?'

Israeli leaders continue to mourn the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. Funeral fixed for 6pm this evening as tearful tributes pour in.

Yishai ‘Horrified’ at Pre-Yom Kippur Eviction

Shas MK shocked as police raid outpost, arrest activists on eve of holiest day of Jewish year.

Rabbis: 'Tear the Heavens' With Pleas for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef remains in stable condition in the emergency unit of Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem.

Bayit Yehudi MK 'Trying to Understand' Disrespect at Monument

MK Shuli Muallem (Bayit Yehudi) says she cannot understand how hareidi-religious Jews could disrespect a monument to IDF soldiers.

MK Yishai: We Deserve Apologies over Gay Smear

Ex-chairman of Shas says politicians who blamed religious sector for murders should say they're sorry.

Rabbi Yosef Released, Will Recover From Fall At Home

Former Chief Rabbi and Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef was released from a Jerusalem hospital Monday

Initiative: Yishai for Mayor of Jerusalem

Former Shas head’s supporters want to make him mayor of Israel’s capital.

Rabbi Yosef: We 'Returned the Deposit' to Deri

The spiritual leader of the Shas party, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, explains that he had promised MK Aryeh Deri that he would return to lead Shas.

It's Official: Deri Named Shas Leader

MK Aryeh Deri officially named as the leader of the Shas party, replacing Eli Yishai who chaired the party over the last 13 years.

Shake-Up in Shas: Rabbi to Decide Between Yishai, Deri

The Shas party ends its equal three-way leadership arrangement, Aryeh Deri expected to be new head.

Yishai: Lapid is Right – We Took the Money

Shas head’s sarcastic comeback to Lapid, ‘I confess – we took the money.’

Shas Says 'No Opposition' to Retaliation Against Rocket Fire

‘There is no coalition and opposition when it comes to protecting Israeli citizens,’ Shas leader declares.

Lapid Bashed for 20,000-as-Middle Class Comment

New Finance Minister gets harsh criticism for terming 20,000-a-month earners “middle class.”

Report: Netanyahu Meets Shas's Yishai

Frustrated over stalled coalition talks with Yesh Atid , Netanyahu reportedly met with Shas leader MK Eli Yishai.

Yishai: An Entire Sector Was Boycotted

The 2013 elections will be remembered as the ones in which an entire sector of society was boycotted, says MK Eli Yishai.

Netanyahu to Try Again to Build Coalition w/ Shas, Bayit Yehudi

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has two weeks left to build a coalition and a roadblock between the blocs he needs for an agreement.

Yishai: Bennett Abandoned Settlement with Lapid Pact

MK Eli Yishai accuses MK Naftali Bennett of abandoning the Jewish settlement enterprise by forming an alliance with Yesh Atid.

Shas Parties in Jerusalem for Shushan Purim

The heads of the Shas faction partied in Jerusalem on Monday in honor of Shushan Purim.

Report: Shas Leaders Offered Ministerial Positions

Shas is close to entering Netanyahu’s coalition and its three leaders have been offered ministerial portfolios, reports say.

Yesh Atid MK Proposes: Arab-Friendly National Anthem

After Arab MKs express distaste for national anthem, Jewish MK proposes changing the words.

‘Forced Hareidi Enlistment Means Rebellion, Chaos’

Forcing hareidi men to enlist in the IDF would mean rebellion and chaos on the streets of Israel, Shas leader says.

Shas Apologizes for Attack on Bennett

Shas co-chairman Eli Yishai called MK Uri Ariel and apologized for an article that appears in Shas's publication.

Yishai to Zionist Rabbis: Save the Torah World

Eli Yishai of Shas defends his record on the land of Israel, seeks help from Bayit Yehudi.

Yishai: Disengagement - or Worse - if Lapid Succeeds

If Shas is kept out of the government, Israelis should not be surprised if another Disengagement happens, Yishai warns.

Shas to PM: Will You Preserve Jewish Character of Israel?

Shas asks PM to confirm values "based on Jewish tradition that is fundamental to the continued existence of Israel as a Jewish state."

Anger in Shas over Deri's 'I'm the Leader' Claim

"Every board has a chairman, and I am the chairman of the board at this time," said Aryeh Deri

Deri Receives Some of Yishai's Powers

Eli Yishai takes the #1 spot on the Shas list but transfers some of his powers to Aryeh Deri.

Yishai Beats Out Deri for Top Shas Spot

After much speculation, the Shas Knesset candidate list shows Eli Yiishai retaining the top spot

Prayers for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Shas spiritual leader is suffering from extreme pain in his leg.

Yishai Hints That Ground Operation is Near

Interior Minister Eli Yishai said that it was likely that Operation Pillar of Defense would continue – and be expanded as well.

Eli Yishai: Unification could Help Shas

Shas may benefit from Likud – Yisrael Beitenu union, because religious voters will leave Likud.

Deri and Yishai to Share Leadership of Shas

'Historic agreement' between Eli Yishai and Aryeh Deri: Yishai will have #1 slot, neither will be chairman.

Deri Comeback? 'It's Kosher but It Smells'

Rav Ovadia may decide Tuesday to place former minister, ex-convict back at the helm of the Shas party.

Sudanese Illegals in Demo Outside Gov't

Interior Minister Yishai: I will not rest until the goal of ejecting infiltrators is met.

Yishai Will Have to Wait to Arrest Infiltrators

The Jerusalem District Court issues a temporary injunction prohibiting the arrest of infiltrators from North Sudan.

Only 3 Infiltrated through Southern Border in October

In first 10 days of this month, infiltration is down to a trickle, compared to 1,309 last October.

Report: Deri to Head Shas Once Again

According to reports, Aryeh Deri will return to head the Shas party and Eli Yishai will be number 2. Yishai won't comment.

Yishai: IDF Lying about Hareidi Enlistment

The IDF does not really want hareidi soldiers, Minister of the Interior accuses. ‘They’re trying to destroy the Torah world.’

Small Crowd Protests Clock Change in Israel

About 200 people protested the changing of the clock in Israel to take place early Sunday morning.

Yishai Steps Up Campaign Against Infiltrators

Interior Minister Eli Yishai announces that illegal infiltrators from North Sudan will be placed in holding facilities.

Yishai to Huldai: Save Tel Aviv Synagogues from Infiltrators

Minister Eli Yishai writes Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai, asks him to safeguard the city's synagogues from illegal infiltrators.

Jews Being Targeted in Germany?

Interior Minister and Head of Shas, Eli Yishai, sent a letter to Chancellor Merkel asking her to intervene on circumcision legislation.

Shas to Oppose Netanyahu's New Economic Measures

Shas chairman Eli Yishai says his party's ministers will oppose the economic measures to be presented for approval on Monday.

Yishai: More Hareidi than Secular Enlistees by 2020s

Shas chairman says hareidi sector is undergoing a revolution, more than 10,000 hareidim in academia.

Yishai Orders Ivory Coast Illegals Deported

Interior minister Eli Yishai ordered officials to begin repatriating illegal immigrants from the Ivory Coast, offers cash for cooperation

Yishai: Ivory Coast Entrants Going Home, Too

Illegal entrants from the Ivory Coast are next to go home after South Sudanese. Still no word on Eritreans.

Yishai at the Airport: This is Just the Beginning

Interior Minister arrives at Ben Gurion Airport, says Israel waiting for legal clearance to deport Eritreans and North Sudanese.

Dozens of Illegal Aliens Arrested

PIBA inspectors raid a neighborhood in Eilat and arrest dozens of infiltrators from South Sudan.

Knesset, Police Crack Down on Illegal Africans

A police roundup-up and a bill for fining employers of illegal Africans may be the beginning of the end to the internal threat to Israel.

South Sudanese have 7 Days to Leave or be Deported

About 700 to 1,000 South Sudanese will face arrest and deportation, after court annuls collective protection afforded them.

Hareidi City of Harish Gets Green Light, Approval Signed

Interior Minister Eli Yishai on Thursday signed off on the first building project for the projected Hareidi Jewish city of Harish.

Yishai: 'Our Goal is a State Without Illegal Aliens'

Interior Minister Eli Yishai announced the formation of a special task force on illegal immigration to Israel; proposals in two months.

Yishai: I Sound Racist – But I'm Not

Minister of Interior: "Infiltrators and Palestinians will bring a quick end to the Zionist dream."

Yishai: We'll Fine Any Mayor Who Employs Infiltrators

Interior Minister Eli Yishai announces he will begin to impose fines on any mayors who employ immigrants from Africa.

Thousands of Hareidi Religious Jews Wait to be Drafted

Thousands of hareidi religious Jews are waiting to be drafted, according to Interior Minister Eli Yishai.

Yishai: Lapid is Like the Wolf in Little Red Riding Hood

Shas Chairman Eli Yishai criticizes Yair Lapid, says he "is anti-hareidi but he knows how to hide it."

MKs, Former Security Brass at Rav Pinto's Mimouna

Thousands attended the end-of-Pesach Mimouna celebration in Gimzo, near Jerusalem.

Yishai: Zionism is My Humanitarianism

Yishai criticizes pro-foreign worker groups for “flooding Israel,” says, “I’m humanitarian – I’m a Zionist.”

Eli Yishai: Deri belongs in Shas

Minister of Interior says he is sure former Shas political leader will not disobey Rav Ovadia.

Yishai: Tal Law to be Extended Despite Supreme Court Ruling

Interior Minister Eli Yishai insists the government needs at least a year to phase out the overturned Tal Law.