 Eli Yishai: I Was Too Gentle with Deri'I should have said the real things, when they were insulting me,' defeated Yishai says in first post-election interview. Ex-Shas MK: They're Persecuting Eli YishaiNissim Ze'ev reveals the threats against debt-bound Yachad head, and how he is working to help Yishai and encourage others to do the same. Yishai: Deri Turned Shas Into North KoreaDealing with campaign debt, Yishai rules out rapprochement with 'dictator' Deri, says he was too 'soft' on him. Deri-Yishai Saga Continues Even Post-ElectionsParliamentary aide asserts that boss, Shas MK Yaakov Margi, will not receive ministerial role because of aide's own relation to Eli Yishai. Yishai: Yachad is Not Going AnywhereDespite debts and inability to pass threshold to join the Knesset, Eli Yishai promises Yachad will continue to 'grow and flourish.' Firebomb Hurled at Yachad Support RallyAnonymous attacker throws firebomb at Yishai supporters outside his Jerusalem home; Yishai: 'they stole election, democracy is gone.' Yachad Claims 'Election Fraud'Yachad-Ha'am Itanu, which did not pass the Knesset threshold, claims elections were rife with fraud, demands an investigation. Eli Yishai Is In with 4 MKs, Say Two PollsChannels 1 and 10 now says Yachad will enter the Knesset, as does Channel 20; Chetboun: 'we will make it.'Yishai: Yachad Could Make or Break Next GovernmentYachad ballots being hidden at polls, Yishai reveals in special interview - and calls on voters to be vigilant for the sake of the Right. Yishai to Deri: Let's Work Together After ElectionWith elections only one day away and after months of bitter tension, Yishai offers to work together with Deri, head of his former party. Yachad to Demand Cancellation of Enlistment LawYishai's rabbi, Rabbi Mazuz, writes that the party will demand revocation of controversial law as coalition condition. Tzfat Chief Rabbi Calls to Vote for YachadIn rare move Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu writes to his students, explaining why he moved from Jewish Home to Yachad and urging them to do likewise. Rabbi Yosef's Daughter Clarifies: Shas is LeftistBar-Shalom fears 'radical right government,' says Shas will push for two-state solution peace deal, and blames Jews for Arab 'hatred.'Shas Hotline Showcases Bitter Anger at YishaiShas hotline feature that allows callers to leave messages for friends filled with abuse against former Shas Chairman Eli Yishai.Deri to Yishai: Recordings Don't Exist, Pipe DownAfter Yishai threatens to release clip that will bring Shas to its knees, party chair Aryeh Deri attacks him for continuing smear campaign. Shas Releases Video: Rabbi Ovadia Endorses DeriLatest salvo in video war over Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's blessing shows the rabbi announcing Deri as party head.Marzel: We Will Save Israel from InfiltratorsHa'am Itanu and Otzma Yehudit tour southern Tel Aviv, come across unrepentant infiltrators and vow to 'fight for the existence of Israel.'Yishai: New Tapes Would Drop Shas from KnessetEli Yishai says new recordings of the late Rabbi are 'earth-shattering' and would cause Shas not to pass the threshold. Marzel: Attacks on Yishai are Attacks on the RightSmear campaign claiming Eli Yishai is a 'leftist' are part of an agenda from an extreme-left journalist, 'harm the Right,' Marzel says. Terror Attack Proves Israel Needs an 'Iron Hand'Politicians weigh in on morning's terror attack in Jerusalem, call for change of status and death penalty against terrorists. Yachad Fined NIS 4,000 for Campaign ViolationsThe Central Elections Committee fined Eli Yishai's Yachad party NIS 4,000 for displaying images of a 12 year old child in an elections ad. Rabbi Yosef Allowed Yishai to Form a New PartyNew posthumous video reveals Shas spiritual leader on his hospital bed gave Yishai the go-ahead to form Ha'am Itanu. Yishai Promises Policy Change in JerusalemIn night tour of 'seam line' with Marzel and Bar-Eli, Ha'am Itanu head pledges to bring enforcement, sovereignty to beleaguered capital.Marzel to Bennett: Prove Yourself Before PreachingBaruch Marzel attacks Naftali Bennett for including Eli Yishai in list of party leaders who 'support transfer of land to Arabs.' Likud MKs: We Need a Law to Keep Zoabi OutMKs on the right slammed the High Court for allowing United Arab List MK Hanin Zoabi to run for the Knesset in the upcoming elections. Yishai's Party Pledges Unity in JerusalemHa'am Itanu conference draws over a thousand in capital, calls to unite behind the Torah and defend the land of Israel. IDF Colonel is Ha'am Itanu Election Day DirectorCol. Erez Wiener, previously aide to former Chief of Staff Ashkenazi, appointed as elections day headquarters director.Yahad Rabbi Sharpens Position against ShasRabbi Meir Mazuz calls on longtime Shas voters to consider voting for Eli Yishai, in a toughening of his stand. Poll: Who Do Religious Israelis Vote For?The majority of traditional, national-religious, haredi Israelis choose religious parties - and demand that women be included on all lists. Haredi Voters, Choose Yachad!The upcoming election should be an easy call for many in the haredi community, particularly those committed to the territorial integrity of Eretz Yisroel.Ha'am Itanu Party's Holon Offices VandalizedOfficials of Yahad-Ha'am Itanu filed a complaint with police Wednesday over vandalism and damage to the party's headquarters in Holon. Yishai: Won't Sit in Govt. Thinking to Expel JewsHa'am Itanu head marks Gush Katif Day warning threat of expelling Jews remains, tells Arutz Sheva about Baruch Marzel union.Yishai: I Will Ask for the Interior MinistryYachad-Ha’am Itanu chairman says he will ask to be Interior Minister in the next Cabinet in order to fight illegal infiltration from Africa. Yishai: Bloc with Otzma 'to Avoid Another Oslo'Yishai tells Arutz Sheva that in 1992, the Right lost two seats because of disunity, and Oslo resulted. 'We won't let that happen.' 'Shas MKs Live Through Agony Every Day'MK and Shas party founder Nissim Ze'ev reveals: Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri is 'obsessed' with control, slandering Eli Yishai. Marzel Refuses Handshake with 'Anti-Israel' JudgeAs Yishai's party submits list, Otzma Yehudit's lone representative makes a symbolic act against Arab judge who 'opposes Israel and IDF.'Yishai's List Finalizes - Marzel, But Not Ben-AriChetboun's threats to quit defused and Otzma Yehudit added but only with one spot; Chetboun's rabbi pulls support for the party over union. Yishai, Bennett in Race to Complete ListsWith the deadline for submission of their final lists looming, Eli Yishai and Naftali Bennett were racing to complete their candidate slate. Group to Advocate Haredi Workers' RightsHaredi Workers' Group chooses representatives to push for funding, integration for haredi community in the workforce in historic move. Ben-Ari Says Unity With Yishai By 6 TonightAfter last chance meeting by Ha'am Itanu's rabbis, Ben-Ari says unity to be sealed by evening - unless additional demands leveled.Yishai Collapses Talks by Banning Temple MountIn shocking last minute demands, Yishai's party demands Otzma Yehudit enter coalition at cost of ideology for yeshiva budgets. Yishai Offers Marzel 4th Spot Instead of Ben-AriIn zero hour talks Yishai makes an odd offer retracting his initial rejection, which may still see the parties get past threshold together. 'National Religious Division Means Arab Knesset'Temple Institute head Rabbi Ariel slams ex-soccer player's addition to Jewish Home list, laments 'factionalism' of religious-Zionist public. Otzma Yehudit Reveals Why Yishai Talks FailedBen-Ari's party and Ha'am Itanu discussed joint list to avoid 'lost right-wing votes' - but a Yishai associate allegedly 'torpedoed' it.Yishai – Ben Ari Talks at ImpasseOtzma Yehudit wants 4th and 6th spots reserved for it in joint list and demands Temple Mount issue as a plank in the platform. R' Amsalem, Eli Yishai Discussing Joint List?Rabbi Haim Amsalem and Eli Yishai, both Shas defectors, reportedly in serious talks over possible joint list ahead of Thursday deadline. Yishai Accuses US of Intervening in ElectionsYachad - Ha'am Itanu Chairman Eli Yishai defends Netanyahu's right to speak at Congress; slams US and Israeli detractors.Ben-Ari Says Yishai Refused 'Demand of the Public'Otzma Yehudit chair says he tried to pursue joint list - but Yishai 'refuses to meet' amid fears both rightist parties won't make it.Eli Yishai Refuses Joint List with Otzma YehuditRabbi Lior gets negative message from Yishai, whose sources fear 'extremist' stigma in apparent desire to compromise for coalition spot. Rabbi Ronski: Don't Dilute Religious Zionist VoteEli Yishai's list is turning into a Religious Zionist one, like Jewish Home - and 2 such parties are too many, says former IDF Chief Rabbi. Eli Yishai Expected to Announce Ha'am Itanu ListList to include mix of candidates from hareidi, national-religious sectors; sources say Otzma Yehudit pact unlikely.Yishai Urges PM to Oust Candidate from Likud ListYachad-Ha'am Itanu leader says Yoav Kish's comments supporting a divided Jerusalem will give voters the wrong message. Deri: I Call on Those who Left Shas to Come BackShas chairman calls on those who left the party to return - including Eli Yishai, who recently formed his own party.Deri: There is No Sacred Covenant with the RightDuring a panel discussion with fellow hareidi MKs, Aryeh Deri discusses his feud with Eli Yishai and plans for the next Knesset.'Where Were Bibi and Bennett at Arami's Funeral?'Otzma Yehudit head Ben-Ari slams leaders for 'turning Israel into France,' says his campaign is to stop 'conquering from within.'Yishai on Videos: That's Not My WayHa'am Itanu chairman makes clear that he had nothing to do with the leaked tapes showing Rabbi Ovadia Yosef speaking out against Aryeh Deri. Beyond the Controversy: Who are Ha'am Itanu?Hareidim, religious-Zionists and 'traditional' Jews championing Jewish identity and social justice - this is more than just Shas 2.0. |
