Aryeh Deri

Shabbat crisis: Haredi position split

Shas head Aryeh Deri promises no coalition crisis over Shabbat construction, causing disgruntled UTJ MKs to weigh their options.

Deri: We'll help ensure that Bibi heads the next government

'Lapid won't be Prime Minister any time soon.'

Haredim lay out terms for Netanyahu's surrender

In a meeting with the Prime Minister, haredi politicians lay out terms for their continued participation in government.

Haredi ultimatum: Our Shabbat, or your coalition

The heads of the haredi parties have given Netanyahu 24 hours to end the train works on Shabbat, or they will break the government.

'The Zionist Idea was mistaken at its root'

Israeli attorney Gilad Paz, an open supporter of BDS, has sought political asylum in Canada due to his anti-Israel views.

Senior PFLP leader barred from leaving country amid terror fears

Interior Ministry adds PFLP leader to no-fly list after reports he intended to aid terror groups abroad.

Torah education to be recognized as academic degree

Interior Minister Aryeh Deri publishes new circular stating that Rabbinic ordination or 6 years in yeshiva will be recognized as degree.

Israel forms task force to locate, deport BDS activists

'Boycotting Israel must have a price' says Internal Security Minister.

Likud minister warns haredi MKs: You will get Lapid elected PM

Yariv Levin warns 'Shabbat Law' debate will spur secular backlash, giving Yesh Atid victory in next elections.

Discrimination against Sephardim a 'desecration of G-d's name'

Aryeh Deri convened a meeting of mayors of haredi municipalities to address concerns of discrimination against girls of Sephardi background.

Haredim to promote law strengthening Shabbat status quo

Following campaign for public transportation on Shabbat, haredi parties to promote law preventing change in the status quo.

Political fight threatens to leave rabbinic courts half empty

Appointment committee meeting canceled after Chief Rabbis refuse to attend. Shas demands Sephardi majority on Supreme Court.

Report: Investigation against Minister Aryeh Deri to be dropped

Investigation against Aryeh Deri to be dropped due to lack of evidence, report says; Deri hasn't been summoned for questioning.

Who will help the "invisible" citizens of Israel?

Stalemate: No deal on Shabbat operation of TA businesses

Gov't appointed committee failing to agree on policy outline for Tel Aviv businesses on Shabbat; issue may now go to Supreme Court.

Good news for yeshiva students coming from abroad

Yeshiva students to be given official 'student' status at Israeli consulate in their native countries.

Haredi parties advance bill to exempt yeshivas from property tax

Proposal to reach Knesset Assembly on Wednesday. Interior Ministry agrees to cover the cost.

Netanyahu, Deri to meet amid Channel 10 scandal

Prime Minister calls Deri during Russia trip as Shas threatens to continue coalition boycott.

Desperate efforts to end Shas coalition crisis

Coalition chair meets Deri in attempt to end boycott over Channel 10 head's alleged racist comments, slams 'inappropriate remarks.'

'I hate Aryeh Deri'

Channel 10 scandal: New head insists 'they framed me'

Sadan says Haaretz report faked racist remarks to oust him, denies friendship with Netanyahu landed the job.

Exposé: Shas jobs 'all in the family' - Deri's family

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri has been appointing several relatives and cronies to government positions, news agency reveals.

Israel considering revoking BDS leader's residency permit

Israeli interior ministry withholding travel documents from Omar Barghouti, who ironically complains Israel is 'demonizing' him.

Ousted Shas MK decries 'discrimination' against Deri

Special interview: Former MK Nissim Ze'ev - whom Deri personally ousted - rushes to the minister's defense.

Deri gives residency to 2,000 Arabs

After petition to High Court, Interior Minister informs the court he will give blue ID cards to Arab spouses of citizens living in Israel.

Yishai: I hope for Deri the suspicions are unfounded

Former MK Eli Yishai responds to criminal investigation against longtime rival.

Report: Deri's brother also under investigation

Corruption investigation against Interior Minister Aryeh Deri expanded, his brother now also under suspicion.

Is the government in Deri's hands?

Law expert Avi Diskin notes that the latest investigation could see Aryeh Deri resign as MK. Interview.

Report: Deri corruption case over real estate fraud

Close confidante called in for interrogation over Deri corruption scandal; multiple unreported properties allegedly involved.

Liberman: Netanyahu's government won't survive the year

Yisrael Beytenu chief refuses to join government, believes new elections are imminent.

Criminal investigation launched against Minister Deri

AG orders that preliminary corruption investigation give way to full-fledged criminal investigation against Shas head - it isn't his first.

Shas spiritual leader to Aryeh Deri: 'Keep up your holy work'

Deri asks police to speed up their investigation into his activities 'in order to remove any doubts.'

Yitzhak Herzog named as second politician under investigation

Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog is under investigation for corruption, along with Shas head Aryeh Deri.

'Surprised' Deri: Hurry the investigation

In first response to corruption investigation against him, Shas head offers to cooperate and asks police to 'hit the gas and do it quicker.'

Deri's wife on corruption scandal: 'We overcame Haman'

Ahead of conference in which Shas head is to speak about investigation against him, his wife is optimistic: 'We overcame Pharaoh, Haman.'

'Deri is a corrupt man'

Labor MK says Deri never should have returned to serve as minister, petitions Supreme Court to end 'discrimination' favoring MKs.

Not just Deri: Second senior politician probed for corruption

After Deri was named, report indicates second senior politician is being investigated for corruption since last elections.

Cleared for publication

Police investigation launched into Shas leader Aryeh Deri

Attorney General approves investigation on matters pertaining to Shas chairman. Gag order imposed on further details.

Lieberman lays out conditions for joining coalition

Former Foreign Minister calls for eradication of Hamas, death penalty for terrorists, banning of pro-terror Arab parties.

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Exposed: Deri's attempt to seize the Chief Rabbinate

Arutz Sheva has learned Shas head Deri is trying to pick next Chief Rabbinate director, against position of Chief Rabbi Lau and protocol.

Jerusalem sets up 'war room' to fight terror

Deri and Barkat establish war room in Jerusalem municipality building in wake of two-pronged attack in the capital.

Deri: More PA workers in Israel, no destroying illegal buildings

Interior Minister cuts deal with Arab mayors to stop demolitions of illegal buildings, calls for more PA workers in Israel.

Electric bike riders can now get ticketed

Minister of Interior instructs municipal traffic inspectors to issue fines to electric bicycle riders for traffic violations.

Deri invites French Jews to make Aliyah to Israel

Shas chairman visits with Chief Rabbi of France to discuss Jewish concerns following the terrorist attacks in the country.

Interior Minister revokes residency of terrorist's father

Interior Minister Aryeh Deri takes unusually severe step against father of terrorist who injured 4 people in October car-and-knife attack.

Price of public transportation to go down across the country

Ministers Kahlon and Deri make good on their promise to lower cost of public transportation and gas.

Deri vows: Reform Movement will never get gov't recognition

Shas leader opposes gov’t decision to expand non-Orthodox mixed prayer section. 'Although they are Jews, they will not get recognition.'

Meretz removes call to boycott Kosher restaurant

Following public outrage, left-wing political party removes call to boycott of kosher restaurant from its facebook page.

Knesset welcomes new haredi MK

Former Bnei Brak city council member Yigal Guetta of Shas sworn into musical chair-like 34th Knesset.

Israel considers lowering cost of water

Finance Minister's proposal seeks to remove the VAT from the cost of water, cutting the price by 18 percent.

Interior Minister revokes residency permits of 4 Arab terrorists

Interior Minister stresses severity of four terrorist's actions - 2 deadly terror attacks in Jerusalem - justifies the harsh measure.

Israel's newest city is Arab

One of Aryeh Deri's first steps as the new Minister of Interior is to classify a new Arab city: Arraba.

Raed Salah banned from leaving Israel

Interior Minister Deri signs orders keeping head of outlawed Islamic Movement, his deputy and other activists in Israel over security risk.

'A convict has no business being minister'

Knesset approves Deri as Interior Minister after fiery debate, in which Lapid attacked his previous abuses in the same position.

Deri 'naturally' back as Interior Minister after ruling it out

Ex-Shas spokesperson explains Deri's response to criticism as he returns to post, 22 years after he abused it taking bribes and was jailed.

Aryeh Deri to return to Interior Ministry after 22 years

Cabinet approves appointment for Shas chairman, who resigned as interior minister in 1993 over corruption charges.

Attorney General: Deri's appointment legal, but not appropriate

Weinstein delivers opinion on Shas head returning to Interior Minister post, 22 years after he abused the position and was jailed.

Deri asks to be Interior Minister again after 22 years

Deri requests ministry, but High Court petitions likely because he abused the post last time and was jailed for corruption.

PM hints Deri will get Interior Ministry

Netanyahu reportedly said that 'some factions have not received enough important portfolios.'

Will Deri replace Shalom as Interior Minister?

Following Silvan Shalom's resignation from politics, officials estimate Shas chairman will return to Interior Ministry.

Deri: Israel's currency 'discriminates' against Mizrahi Jews

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri demands faces on newly designed shekel bills include some Israelis of Middle Eastern descent.