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Shas Founder: 'If Maran Was Alive This Wouldn't Have Happened'

Shas MK and founding member Nissim Ze'ev laments lost friendship between Yishai, Deri, but says separation ultimately for the best.

Shas Founder: 'If Maran Was Alive This Wouldn't Have Happened'

Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri to Resign?

Deri to submit resignation to Shas Council of Torah Sages after R' Ovadiah Yosef recording scandal; request only approved if they accept.

Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri to Resign?

Rabbi Yosef's Children 'Cynically Used' to Defend Deri

Children of Shas spiritual head gather at grave to back Deri and decry 'desecration of honor,' after recording revealed him slamming Deri.

Rabbi Yosef's Children 'Cynically Used' to Defend Deri

Technical Bloc: The Answer for Otzma Yehudit-Ha'am Itanu Unity?

Ben-Gvir reveals Yishai hedging against joint list with Ben-Ari's party out of desire to join Netanyahu coalition - but there is a way.

Technical Bloc: The Answer for Otzma Yehudit-Ha'am Itanu Unity?

Yishai's Rabbi Denies Connection to Rabbi Yosef Recordings

Rabbi Mazuz, guide to Yishai's new party, says it was not Yishai who released tape showing Shas spiritual head slamming 'evil' Deri.

Yishai's Rabbi Denies Connection to Rabbi Yosef Recordings

Explosive Tape Shows Rabbi Yosef Slamming 'Evil' Aryeh Deri

Never before seen recordings show former Shas spiritual head rejecting Deri over corruption; 'Why would I betray Eli Yishai?'

Explosive Tape Shows Rabbi Yosef Slamming 'Evil' Aryeh Deri

Eli Yishai Backs Netanyahu for Prime Minister

Ha'am Itanu chairman's support follows reports of a Netanyahu-Yishai alliance to weaken Left, Shas.

Eli Yishai Backs Netanyahu for Prime Minister

Shas Embarrassed After Spiritual Leader Insults Yishai

Officials in Shas distance themselves from comments made by Rabbi Shalom Cohen against Eli Yishai and his rabbinic counsel.

Shas Embarrassed After Spiritual Leader Insults Yishai

Eli Yishai: If Only People Knew What Rabbi Yosef Really Said

Yishai says Rabbi Yosef never supported Oslo Accords; says recordings could reveal all and give him ten mandates.

Eli Yishai: If Only People Knew What Rabbi Yosef Really Said

Yishai Vows 'We Will Prevent Withdrawals, Terrorist Releases'

Ha'am Itanu head says in conference his new party will guide the next government to stop freezes, and unite the Jewish people.

Yishai Vows 'We Will Prevent Withdrawals, Terrorist Releases'

Chaim Amsalem May Lead Third Sephardic Party into Elections

Am Shalem party looks likely to run again, adding to Shas party's headache by further splitting Sephardi-hareidi vote.

Chaim Amsalem May Lead Third Sephardic Party into Elections

Why Was Eli Yishai's First Show of Force Cancelled?

Be'er Sheva branch organizer claims rabbis convinced him to back Shas instead - but was there a personal interest involved?

Why Was Eli Yishai's First Show of Force Cancelled?

Rabbi Criticizes Tekuma's 'Moral Mistake' in Joining Jewish Home

Tekuma Central Committee member slams faction, says union with Eli Yishai and hareidim would have been 'historic.'

Rabbi Criticizes Tekuma's 'Moral Mistake' in Joining Jewish Home

Calls for Unity Pact Between Yishai, Otzma Yehudit

Disunity between Israel's national-religious parties harming the community, group says - and suggest Yishai and Ben-Ari form a joint bloc.

Calls for Unity Pact Between Yishai, Otzma Yehudit

Hareidi-Religious Fear Loss of Nationalist Votes

How does Eli Yishai's new party affect the Ashkenazi hareidi camp, and will it go left or right?

Hareidi-Religious Fear Loss of Nationalist Votes

Coalition deals materializing?

Netanyahu Sources: Cooperation with Yishai's Party

Netanyahu reportedly is overjoyed at Yishai's party weakening Labor-supporting Shas, wants it to be strong - even at expense of Likud votes.

Netanyahu Sources: Cooperation with Yishai's Party

Yishai May 'Play His Hand' Against Deri Over TV Attack

Sources close to Yishai say Deri breached agreement in 'settlement' tirade, say they aren't concerned over polls or Tekuma decision.

Yishai May 'Play His Hand' Against Deri Over TV Attack

A Political Party That Calls Knit Kippa Wearers Amalek

A Political Party That Calls Knit Kippa Wearers Amalek

Deri Launches Verbal Tirade Against Eli Yishai, 'Settlers'

Shas Chairman accuses Eli Yishai of 'going against Maran,' says that money for 'settlers' against R' Ovadiah's wishes.

Deri Launches Verbal Tirade Against Eli Yishai, 'Settlers'

Man Arrested for Threatening Eli Yishai

A man, 25, arrested Monday for threatening MK Eli Yishai was brought to court Thursday, where police requested further detention.

Man Arrested for Threatening Eli Yishai

MK Horowitz: Look Where Extremism Brings Us

MK Horowitz (Meretz) condemns the possibility Orit Struk may be left off the National Union list if the party were to join Yachad.

MK Horowitz: Look Where Extremism Brings Us

Shas Members Berate Yishai For 'His Lies'

In a harsh letter sent by several Shas MKs to Eli Yishai, MKs criticize Yishai for his 'fabricated' claims against Aryeh Deri.

Shas Members Berate Yishai For 'His Lies'

Ariel and Yishai Meet as Jewish Home Split Looms

Yishai meets Ariel for first time after forming new party; Ariel expected to decide on whether or not to leave Jewish Home by weekend.

Ariel and Yishai Meet as Jewish Home Split Looms

Yishai Split With Deri Because He 'Leans to the Left'

Yishai notes his nationalist opinions created tension with Deri, as did Deri's attempts to limit him; chose not to hold 'putsch.'

Yishai Split With Deri Because He 'Leans to the Left'

Veteran Shas MK: It's Too Bad that Eli Yishai Left

MK Nissim Ze’ev expresses regret that Eli Yishi left Shas but says, "You cannot split Shas. Yishai will turn to other audiences."

Veteran Shas MK: It's Too Bad that Eli Yishai Left

Eli Yishai's New Party Won't Allow Women MKs

Pact with National Union looking increasingly unlikely as Yachad party's spiritual head stresses hareidi stance against women MKs.

Eli Yishai's New Party Won't Allow Women MKs

Panicked Shas 'Liable to Disappear from Political Map'

Senior Shas source tells Arutz Sheva party is in a dither after polls show Yishai took half their votes; 'we definitely have a problem.'

Panicked Shas 'Liable to Disappear from Political Map'

Yishai Break Splits Shas Electorate Power in Half

Poll shows Yishai's new Yachad party gets four seats, leaves Shas with four, amid speculation of Yachad union with nationalist parties.

Yishai Break Splits Shas Electorate Power in Half

State Assigns Security Detail for Eli Yishai

Fears high for Yishai's personal safety after Shas supporters storm Yachad party announcement Monday.

State Assigns Security Detail for Eli Yishai

Eli Yishai Announces New Party: 'Yachad'

After last-ditch attempt to keep him in Shas failed, Eli Yishai announced Monday he is forming a new party to be called Yachad.

Eli Yishai Announces New Party: 'Yachad'

Last Ditch Attempt to Keep Yishai in Shas Fails

Rabbis met as Yishai is poised to declare his new party; MK Chetboun after leaving Jewish Home says joining Yishai 'has been raised.'

Last Ditch Attempt to Keep Yishai in Shas Fails

New Nationalist Bloc of Yishai, Ariel and Ben-Ari?

Ben-Gvir dispels rumor of talks with Yishai, Ariel, but tells Arutz Sheva he's open to possibility of an ideological religious bloc.

New Nationalist Bloc of Yishai, Ariel and Ben-Ari?

Chetboun Resigns from Jewish Home

Jewish Home MK announces he will not run with the party in the next elections, is believed to be joining Eli Yishai's new party.

Chetboun Resigns from Jewish Home

Eli Yishai Registers New Party: 'Maran'

The name is the honorific by which Rabbi Ovadia Yosef was known. If it is not approved, the party will be called Yahad.

Eli Yishai Registers New Party: 'Maran'

Deri's Answer to Yishai Bolt: Get Women More Involved in Shas

If Eli Yishai plans to bolt Shas and take right-wing votes with him, Aryeh Deri will make up those votes with more support from women.

Deri's Answer to Yishai Bolt: Get Women More Involved in Shas

Deri Instructed Not to Meet with Yishai

Shas Council of Torah Sages instructs MK Aryeh Deri not to meet MK Eli Yishai on Sunday as originally planned.

Deri Instructed Not to Meet with Yishai

Nationalist-Hareidi Party ‘Will Move Knesset Rightward’

The planned union between Eli Yishai of Shas and Uri Ariel of Jewish Home may receive 7 MKs, polls show.

Nationalist-Hareidi Party ‘Will Move Knesset Rightward’

Report: Eli Yishai is Leaving Shas

MK will either form a party with Uri Ariel, form a Sephardic competitor to Shas or quit politics.

Report: Eli Yishai is Leaving Shas

Yishai Gets Hareidi Leader's 'Blessing' for New Party with Ariel

Sources close to Yishai say meeting with Rabbi Shteinman Friday paves way for Shas split, solidifying deal splitting Jewish Home as well.

Yishai Gets Hareidi Leader's 'Blessing' for New Party with Ariel

Shas Split Imminent: Deri 'Doesn't Need Yishai'

Closed conversations reveal Deri deriding his rival Yishai, 'offered him what we offered out of mercy for the guy.'

Shas Split Imminent: Deri 'Doesn't Need Yishai'

Key Sephardic Rabbis Warn They'll Leave Shas with Yishai

Prominent rabbis warn Shas over Deri's demands pressing Yishai out, hint more strongly at a union with Ariel splitting Jewish Home too.

Key Sephardic Rabbis Warn They'll Leave Shas with Yishai

Deri's Demands on Yishai Pave Way for Shas Split

Deri and Yishai 'entrenching in positions' as demands of each become known, split likely barring unforeseen developments.

Deri's Demands on Yishai Pave Way for Shas Split

Will Ariel and Yishai Form a New Party?

Arutz Sheva has learned that Housing Minister Uri Ariel and MK Eli Yishai discussed the possibility of establishing a joint party.

Will Ariel and Yishai Form a New Party?

Report: Death Threats Made Against MK Eli Yishai

Anonymous phone calls to the MK threatened him with 'stabbing' if he switched parties. Are internal Shas tensions to blame?

Report: Death Threats Made Against MK Eli Yishai

Deri and Yishai Meet, Decide to Work Together

For the first time in a year, long-time rivals Aryeh Deri and Eli Yishai, held a one-on-one meeting in Bnei Brak.

Deri and Yishai Meet, Decide to Work Together

Thousands Gather for Sukkot in Hevron

Masses flock to Cave of the Patriarchs for major holiday - and are undeterred by first rains of the season.

Thousands Gather for Sukkot in Hevron

MKs Support Gush Etzion Building Projects at Outpost Event

Ofir Akunis, Eli Yishai, regional leaders flock to support construction in Judea- Samaria; say Israel will prevail over building freeze.

MKs Support Gush Etzion Building Projects at Outpost Event

Shas Sources Say 'Aryeh Deri Made Party Leftist'

Senior sources slam Deri for steering party leftward for 'narrow political interests,' call for return of Eli Yishai as party head.

Shas Sources Say 'Aryeh Deri Made Party Leftist'

MK Pushes to Make Oslo Accords 'National Tragedy'

Shas MK Eli Yishai, head of Home Front Committee, says Oslo Accords enabled Hamas to become stronger.

MK Pushes to Make Oslo Accords 'National Tragedy'

Operation Protective Edge

Minister Demands Israel Liquidate Hamas Leadership

Katz calls to 'crush the snake's head'; MK Yishai says Gaza weapons technology must be 'sent back 40 years' to defend Israel.

Minister Demands Israel Liquidate Hamas Leadership

MK Yishai: Seize the Moment, Deport Protesters

Former interior minister says the illegal migrants' protest outside the Knesset is an opportunity to arrest them.

MK Yishai: Seize the Moment, Deport Protesters

MK Yishai: Time to Send Infiltrators Home

Former interior minister says there are no legal impediments stopping Israel from repatriating illegal migrants.

MK Yishai: Time to Send Infiltrators Home

MK Moallem: State Must Remain Strong on Illegals

MK Shuly Moallem added her voice to the growing numbers demanding aggressive action to deport illegal immigrants.

MK Moallem: State Must Remain Strong on Illegals

Yishai: 'Chutzpah' of Illegal Immigrants Boundless

MK Eli Yishai called on the government to act with a 'heavy hand' against the illegal infiltrators protesting in Tel Aviv.

Yishai: 'Chutzpah' of Illegal Immigrants Boundless

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.

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

MKs Scramble for Explanations in Storm's Wake

Committee to meet in upcoming days to discuss system failures during the storm, including nationwide power outage.

MKs Scramble for Explanations in Storm's Wake

MKs Pledge Further Hareidi-Religious Zionist Cooperation

Housing Minister Uri Ariel and his predecessor, Eli Yishai, pledge continued cooperation over housing.

MKs Pledge Further Hareidi-Religious Zionist Cooperation

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.

Shas-Endorsed Peace Between MKs Deri and 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.

Poll: Shas Members Prefer Eli Yishai Over Aryeh Deri

'Yishai was Told: If You Go, the Chief Rabbi Won't'

Reports of Shas infighting as current party head Aryeh Deri reportedly pressures former head Eli Yishai to not attend Rabbi Ovadia memorial.

'Yishai was Told: If You Go, the Chief Rabbi Won't'