![]() New precedent? Israel recognizes 3 civil unions performed onlineIsrael recognized 3 civil unions performed online due to inconveniences caused by COVID as Minister Aryeh Deri orders stop to procedures.![]() Netanyahu seeking to renew 'right-wing bloc'?Prime Minister meets heads of United Torah Judaism and Shas, seeks to find out whether they would agree to renew the right-wing bloc.![]() Shas to support regulation of 'Young Settlements'Interior Minister Aryeh Deri instructs party to support Bezalel Smotrich bill to regulate 'Young Settlements.![]() Interior Minister Aryeh Deri: Knesset, not Supreme Court, must rule on conversionSupreme Court has denied extension to government to rule on Reform, Conservative conversions.![]() Deri: Bennett is my friend but he set me aside in 2013Shas chairman explains why he gave up on mediating between Netanyahu and Gantz and clarifies: Bennett is my friend.![]() Deri: Gantz crossed a red lineInterior Minister criticizes Defense Minister's decision to establish commission of inquiry into Submarine Affair.![]() Deri: Haredim are ready to explodeShas chairman warns PM of 'revolt' if haredi yeshivas are not reopened.![]() Aryeh Deri: 'Whoever doesn't heed the rules will stay in lockdown'Shas Chairman on haredi COVID-19 policy: 'Had we closed synagogues םn Yom Kippur, there would have been an uprising.'![]() Minister Aryeh Deri on Gamliel affair: 'In my party it wouldn't happen'Interior Minister criticizes incidents among haredim but also police: 'Difference between life-saving and enforcement that comes to balance'![]() Interior Minister Aryeh Deri: Synagogues must remain open on Yom KippurFor the remainder of lockdown, Deri concedes that prayers will be held outdoors only - as long as protests are also restricted.![]() Report: Deri may agree to close synagogues if demonstrations bannedShas chairman says he would agree to allow synagogues to be closed only if demonstrations face the same ban.![]() Will Israelis be allow to purchase Four Species during lockdown?Interior Minister Aryeh Deri lauds plan to lockdown for second time this year, presents plan to allow purchase of 4 Species for Sukkot![]() Deri: 'It is murder to ignore coronavirus regulations'Interior Minister Aryeh Deri blasts Israelis who disregard government's coronavirus restrictions, accusing them of murder.![]() Aryeh Deri: 'No choice but to order a general lockdown'Interior Min. Deri says no way to avoid general lockdown, admits lockdown is 'a horrible thing.'![]() Deri: Netanyahu missed chance to get prisoners back from HamasInterior Minister criticizes PM for reaching ceasefire agreement with Hamas without securing release of missing soldiers and civilians.![]() Will the coronavirus guidelines for synagogues be changed?Details of plan for operating synagogues, 'traffic light' plan, to be ironed out at special meeting.![]() Haredi parties: New elections would be madnessAryeh Deri, Yaakov Litzman, and Moshe Gafni meet to issue joint call to Netanyahu and Gantz to reach compromise on the state budget.![]() Deri: We need to be flexible, the government must not be toppledInterior Minister calls for a compromise in crisis over the budget.![]() Israel will allow foreign students to enter country to begin studiesForeign students slated to study in Israel this fall will be permitted to enter, despite coronavirus restrictions on non-citizens.![]() Aryeh Deri: 'Prevent another murder like Yitzhak Rabin's'Interior Min. Deri calls on Shabak to prevent murder of PM Netanyahu. 'Israelis will find it difficult to handle another such tragedy.'![]() Criteria for imposing lockdowns on cities to be published in advancePM agrees to demand by Aryeh Deri to publish guidelines for declaring restricted areas amid reports of discrimination against haredim.![]() Deri slams phone on NetanyahuHaredi parties furious with PM Netanyahu for promoting legislation which could have endangered coalition.![]() Minister Aryeh Deri: 'We cannot hold fourth elections'Interior Minister Aryeh Deri warns: 'Public will not forgive us if we call fourth elections during such a serious crisis.'![]() Government logo to be removed from flyer promoting LGBT eventFollowing Arutz Sheva reports, Shas-led ministry orders removal of logo from LGBT advertisment. 'Not connected to event in any fashion.'![]() Shas minister Aryeh Deri to fund LGBT event'Pride' events in Asher Regional Council will receive funding from Min. Aryeh Deri, adverts say.![]() MK Betzalel Smotrich: 'We'll support State Conversion Law'Internal Yamina confrontation over bill initiated by Minister Aryeh Deri that states Israel will only recognize state conversion system.![]() MK Kahana: He who is strict on conversion encourages assimilationYamina MK attacks Deri's proposal to enact new conversion law ensuring that only conversions in Israel approved by Rabbinate recognized.![]() Deri: Apply sovereignty, but with broad consensusShas chairman says opportunity to apply sovereignty is historic and must not be missed, but must be done right.![]() Non-Israeli yeshiva students to be permitted to return to IsraelIsrael okays return of foreign yeshiva students seeking to resume their studies - provided specific precautions are taken.![]() Haredim call on Netanyahu to bring Yamina into governmentLeaders of haredi parties call for united right-wing bloc to be included in government.![]() 4,500 Bnei Brak senior citizens to be taken to 'Corona hotels'Ministers Bennett and Deri formulate plan to protect residents of Bnei Brak over the age of 80 from the coronavirus.![]() Interior Minister Aryeh Deri: 'We'll remove haredi coronavirus patients from their homes'Interior Ministry coordinates haredi and Arab coronavirus patient transfer to hotels to prevent further infection.![]() Jerusalem to open 'coronavirus hotels' for families with many childrenThe hotels will provide help to families who find it difficult to comply with the isolation provisions in their homes.![]() Two MKs and two ministers go into isolationMinisters Hanegbi and Deri and MKs Ben Barak and Schuster were with the head of the Merhavim Regional Council who contracted COVID-19.![]() Deri: This time willingness for unity is thereShas chairman recommends Netanyahu for prime minister in meeting with President, says Blue and White more serious about unity than before.![]() Interior Minister Deri calls to establish national emergency governmentInterior Minister asks: 'How can Gantz be allowed to handle this war? He wouldn't know the first thing to do.'![]() Right-wing leaders meet NetanyahuHealth Minister Yaakov Litzman: I will not sit in government with Yair Lapid.![]() Deri: We will establish a right-wing traditional governmentShas chairman to thousands of activists: A great victory for lovers of the people of Israel, the Land of Israel and the Torah of Israel.![]() Deri: 'I won't join a government without the right-wing bloc'Interior Min. Deri says right-wing bloc strong and stable, joining Blue and White-led government not an option.![]() Deri: Liberman is leading the public astrayShas chairman blames Yisrael Beytenu chairman for preventing the establishment of a government.![]() Entry to foreigners from several Asian countries bannedHealth, Interior Ministries bans entry from Macau, Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong as Coronavirus outbreak continues.![]() Deri: 'I pray that Likud grows and Yamina grows'Interior Min. Deri says he hopes right-wing bloc grows, his party won't negotiate on its own.![]() 'Liberman has closed a deal with Meretz and the Arabs'Shas chairman Deri says the right way to deal with Avigdor Liberman's attacks is not to respond.![]() Aryeh Deri: Liberman has agreed to form government led by Blue & White, Joint Arab ListInterior Minister claims Yisrael Beytenu has cut deal with Blue & White for formation of left-wing government after March election.![]() Interior Min.: Land and sea crossings close to recent visitors to ChinaInterior Min. Deri orders Israel's borders closed to those who were recently in China - with one catch.![]() Deri: 'During Oslo, Shaked was 'Shabbat mommy' in preschool'Interior Min. Deri calls on right-wing MKs to 'control themselves,' avoid pressuring PM Netanyahu. 'You can lose great opportunities.'![]() Aryeh Deri in the Jordan Valley: We're getting ready to apply sovereigntyShas MKs, led by Aryeh Deri, tour Jordan Valley ahead of possible annexation of the area.![]() Liberman: Deri betrayed me personally, I'll never forgive himYisrael Beytenu chief denies he has vendetta against Netanyahu. 'If I did, I could have easily helped form minority government with Gantz.'![]() Shas' campaign: Aryeh needs a strong BibiShas to launch billboard campaign that will highlight the party's relationship with the prime minister.![]() Deri: I'll maintain the right-wing blocShas chairman: Only Netanyahu can keep the right united.![]() Liberman answers Deri: 'Anti-Semitism, racism for its own sake'Yisrael Beyteinu head furious at Minister Deri's remarks against Soviet immigrants.![]() Shas signs off on support for NetanyahuAryeh Deri pledges to sign document recommending Netanyahu for PM despite claiming it is part of 'Liberman's game.'![]() Deri: We will not play Liberman's gameShas leader says no point in signing document supporting Netanyahu now, Liberman unlikely to sign document himself.![]() Edelstein meets with DeriKnesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein meets with Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri in attempt to prevent third elections.![]() Interior Minister: I turn to the Benjamins - Netanyahu and GantzMin. Deri urges PM Netanyahu, MK Gantz: 'Sit in a room and do everything to prevent elections.'![]() Deri demands more ministries for ShasInterior Minister says Shas party underrepresented in government relative to its size, demands ministries Netanyahu to give up.![]() Deri in Hevron: Israel needs Netanyahu's experience and wisdomShas chairman seeks to strengthen Netanyahu amid fallout from indictments. |