Aryeh Deri

Hadassah Protest March Heads toward Finance Office

Hadassah Medical Center workers continue protest over budget crisis and pay cut, MKs support workers at conference.

Netanyahu: My Son is Not Dating a Non-Jew

Netanyahu's spokesman tells MK Deri that Yair Netanyahu and young Norwegian woman are just studying together, not dating.

Public Debate over Non-Jewish Girlfriend of Netanyahu's Son

Relationship between prime minister's son and Norweigan woman sparks heated discussion on assimilation.

Deri: No to An Agreement that Hurts Judea and Samaria

Shas chairman says he will oppose any peace agreement that harms Jews in Judea and Samaria, takes a shot at Jewish Home party.

Deri: Shas Not a 'Safety Net' For Kerry Deal

Shas Chairman declares his party will not provide a 'safety net' to form a new coalition enabling peace deal, withdrawals.

Criticism in Shas Over Education Ministry Agreement

All Shas MKs summoned to discuss agreement that lets Education Ministry partially control Shas schools.

Report: Deri Foiled Yishai's Appointment to Head Key Committee

Shas chairman reportedly foiled an attempt to appoint rival Yishai as temporary head of Foreign Affairs and Defense C'tee.

Deri: 'Nationalist' Government Abandoned Jerusalem

Shas chairman slams Likud and Jewish Home for absence during a vote on a bill prohibiting negotiations over Jerusalem.

Shas Attacks Government over ‘Poverty Storm’

Shas party head Aryeh Deri warns of ‘poverty storm’ as data shows 1.7 million under poverty line, including 23% of elderly.

Deri: Promote Building Throughout Land of Israel

Shas chairman visits Gush Etzion region, declares that it is important to build, establish facts on the ground.

Abbas Phones Deri: We Want Peace

PA chairman phones Shas chairman, tells him he wants to advance peace process.

Deri: Who Needs the EU? Let's All Buy 'Settlement' Products

“When they try to boycott us, we must be united" and buy products from Judea and Samaria, says Shas chairman.

Popular Name ‘Adele’ is 'Nothing to do With British Singer'

Shas MK insists popularity of girls' name ‘Adele’ in Israel is due to hassidic dynasties, not British singer.

Shas-Endorsed Peace Between MKs Deri and Yishai

Senior Shas officials not optimistic about alleged reconciliation, but hope that party control returns to former party head Eli Yishai.

Poll: Shas Members Prefer Eli Yishai Over Aryeh Deri

As Aryeh Deri strengthens his position in the Shas party, poll reveals that party members prefer ousted party leader Eli Yishai.

Porush Defeats Shas in Elad

Lithuanian-Ashkenazi candidate defeats Sephardic candidate Tzurial Krispel by more than 500 votes.

'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.

MKs: Abbas Talking Peace, but Allowing Terror

Minister Katz accuses Abbas of failing to fight terrorism, while MK Chetboun says Israel must restore deterrence immediately.

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.

Opposition Slams Lapid for Child Allowance Cuts

"The well-fed government of Netanyahu, Lapid and Bennett chooses the easiest victims," charges Yechimovich.

Shas ‘Disgusted’ by Attack on Hareidi Soldier

Hareidi-religious Shas party expresses shock, disgust over ‘wicked’ attack on soldier.

Rabbi Yosef Recovering After Successful Surgery

MK Aryeh Deri visits Rabbi Ovadia Yosef in the hospital, says he is recovering from surgery on his lower back.

Deri: We May Sue Over Budget Cuts in Intl Criminal Court

In a debate on the state budget Monday, Shas leader Aryeh Deri said that he might sue the government of Israel – in the World Court

Deri Defends Comments: ‘Evildoer’ Doesn’t Mean Bad

Shas head defends Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s criticism of Rabbi Stav, says ‘evildoer’ is not necessarily a bad person.

Deri ‘Appalled’ by Abu Ghosh Graffiti

Shas head expressed shock at ‘cowardly hate crime’ as cars sprayed with the words ‘Arabs out.’

Knesset Approves First Reading of State Budget

After a heated debate, Knesset approves first reading of budget for 2013-2014 by a majority of 58 to 44.

Shas Unexpectedly Shelves 'Amar Law'

Just as the Knesset was preparing to vote on the Shas-promoted Amar Law, MK Aryeh Deri announced he was shelving it.

Deri: ‘Asher, Chaim and Riki’ Are All Feeling the Pinch

Deri: The ‘everyday Israelis’ Lapid loves to mention are all suffering, thanks to new economic decrees.

Piron on Deri: A Simple Conversation Turned into a Storm

Education Minister stresses that the cut in funding of Shas's schools will happen when his public hareidi schools are established.

Shas Claims Victory; Lapid: Not So Fast

Finance Minister says hareidi leader Deri's press statements are "a clear lie."

Budget of Shas Schools Will Not be Cut

Deri, Piron and Lapid agree to postpone the planned cuts in Shas's network of schools.

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.

Aryeh Deri Should Not Be Head of 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.

Opposition Parties Predict Short Life for New Government

MK Deri: “See you at the elections, it will not be a long time from now.”

Deri: Today They Ban Hareidim, Tomorrow They'll Ban Arabs

Netanyahu bears ultimate responsibility for keeping hareidi political parties out of the government, Shas MK Deri wrote.

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.

Will Shas be the Next to Join?

Livni tells Shas she expects to see them join the coalition as Netanyahu calls for ‘broad-based unity.’

Shas to Lapid: It’s Not All About the Cameras

Shas head Aryeh Deri tells Yair Lapid to stop thinking about the cameras, start thinking about the country.

Hareidi Parties Preparing for Opposition

"We will sit with Shelly Yechimovich in the opposition," says Shas's Aryeh Deri.

Deri: 'They' Don't Want Hareidim in the Govt.

Shas MK Aryeh Deri said that he was “worried” about the potential "hatred in the nation” emerging from the coalition negotiation process.

Books by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Found Burned

A set of books of Jewish law written by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef was found burned outside an Or Yehuda synagogue Sunday morning.

Deri: I Didn't Understand Oslo When I Abstained in Crucial Vote

Shas head Aryeh Deri attributed Shas' not voting against the Oslo Accords to a request by Yitzchak Rabin, and his poor language skills

Deri: Netanyahu Prefers Coalition with the Left

Aryeh Deri, one of the leaders of the Shas party, accuses Netanyahu of preferring a coalition with parties from the left rather than Shas.

Rabbi Ovadia Hospitalized after 'Light Stroke'

Sephardic sage felt ill during morning prayers. He is in good condition.

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."

Deri: Shas Joining Left is a 'Bad Joke'

Aryeh Deri dismisses as "a bad joke" reports that his party is in talks with the left to create an obstructive bloc to the Likud.

MK Ben-Ari Warns: Shas will Help Left form Coalition

Nationalist MK warns Deri could place Shas in leftist camp, calls on hareidi Sephardim to vote Otzma Leyisrael.

Deri Apologizes, then Does It Again

Shas co-leader retracted anti-"white" remarks, then said Likud won't appoint senior Sephardi ministers.

MK Amsallem: Deri, You're No True Sephardi

Renegade ex-Shas MK continues to attack Shas, says it can't speak for Sephardim.

Deri: Likud Represents Russians and 'Whites'

Shas co-leader lets genie of Sephardic rage out of the bottle after provocation from Lieberman.

Deri to Netanyahu: Show Us the Budget Cuts

Shas’ Aryeh Deri urges Netanyahu to reveal planned spending cuts before elections so voters can have a say.

Shas to Attack Bayit Yehudi, as Bennett Challenges

Shas has decided to attack Bayit Yehudi and its chairman, Naftali Bennett, in the hope that it can sway dithering voters

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

Karma? Shas' Deri Seeks Shelter from Missiles

Shas co-leader Aryeh Deri, who made the Oslo Accords possible, comes under fire in Ashdod.

MK Ariel: Chabad Unhappy with Deri in Shas

NU MK expects 10 seats for unified list, sees Deri's return as pushing Shas voters to NU.