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 MK and founding member Nissim Ze'ev laments lost friendship between Yishai, Deri, but says separation ultimately for the best.
Deri to submit resignation to Shas Council of Torah Sages after R' Ovadiah Yosef recording scandal; request only approved if they accept.
Children of Shas spiritual head gather at grave to back Deri and decry 'desecration of honor,' after recording revealed him slamming Deri.
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.
Rabbi Mazuz, guide to Yishai's new party, says it was not Yishai who released tape showing Shas spiritual head slamming 'evil' Deri.
Never before seen recordings show former Shas spiritual head rejecting Deri over corruption; 'Why would I betray Eli Yishai?'
Ha'am Itanu chairman's support follows reports of a Netanyahu-Yishai alliance to weaken Left, Shas.
Officials in Shas distance themselves from comments made by Rabbi Shalom Cohen against Eli Yishai and his rabbinic counsel.
Yishai says Rabbi Yosef never supported Oslo Accords; says recordings could reveal all and give him ten mandates.
Ha'am Itanu head says in conference his new party will guide the next government to stop freezes, and unite the Jewish people.
Am Shalem party looks likely to run again, adding to Shas party's headache by further splitting Sephardi-hareidi vote.
Be'er Sheva branch organizer claims rabbis convinced him to back Shas instead - but was there a personal interest involved?
Tekuma Central Committee member slams faction, says union with Eli Yishai and hareidim would have been 'historic.'
Disunity between Israel's national-religious parties harming the community, group says - and suggest Yishai and Ben-Ari form a joint bloc.
How does Eli Yishai's new party affect the Ashkenazi hareidi camp, and will it go left or right?
Netanyahu reportedly is overjoyed at Yishai's party weakening Labor-supporting Shas, wants it to be strong - even at expense of Likud votes.
Sources close to Yishai say Deri breached agreement in 'settlement' tirade, say they aren't concerned over polls or Tekuma decision.
Shas Chairman accuses Eli Yishai of 'going against Maran,' says that money for 'settlers' against R' Ovadiah's wishes.
A man, 25, arrested Monday for threatening MK Eli Yishai was brought to court Thursday, where police requested further detention.
MK Horowitz (Meretz) condemns the possibility Orit Struk may be left off the National Union list if the party were to join Yachad.
In a harsh letter sent by several Shas MKs to Eli Yishai, MKs criticize Yishai for his 'fabricated' claims against Aryeh Deri.
Yishai meets Ariel for first time after forming new party; Ariel expected to decide on whether or not to leave Jewish Home by weekend.
Yishai notes his nationalist opinions created tension with Deri, as did Deri's attempts to limit him; chose not to hold 'putsch.'
MK Nissim Ze’ev expresses regret that Eli Yishi left Shas but says, "You cannot split Shas. Yishai will turn to other audiences."
Pact with National Union looking increasingly unlikely as Yachad party's spiritual head stresses hareidi stance against women MKs.
Senior Shas source tells Arutz Sheva party is in a dither after polls show Yishai took half their votes; 'we definitely have a problem.'
Poll shows Yishai's new Yachad party gets four seats, leaves Shas with four, amid speculation of Yachad union with nationalist parties.
Fears high for Yishai's personal safety after Shas supporters storm Yachad party announcement Monday.
After last-ditch attempt to keep him in Shas failed, Eli Yishai announced Monday he is forming a new party to be called Yachad.
Rabbis met as Yishai is poised to declare his new party; MK Chetboun after leaving Jewish Home says joining Yishai 'has been raised.'
Ben-Gvir dispels rumor of talks with Yishai, Ariel, but tells Arutz Sheva he's open to possibility of an ideological religious bloc.
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.
The name is the honorific by which Rabbi Ovadia Yosef was known. If it is not approved, the party will be called Yahad.
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.
Shas Council of Torah Sages instructs MK Aryeh Deri not to meet MK Eli Yishai on Sunday as originally planned.
The planned union between Eli Yishai of Shas and Uri Ariel of Jewish Home may receive 7 MKs, polls show.
MK will either form a party with Uri Ariel, form a Sephardic competitor to Shas or quit politics.
Sources close to Yishai say meeting with Rabbi Shteinman Friday paves way for Shas split, solidifying deal splitting Jewish Home as well.
Closed conversations reveal Deri deriding his rival Yishai, 'offered him what we offered out of mercy for the guy.'
Prominent rabbis warn Shas over Deri's demands pressing Yishai out, hint more strongly at a union with Ariel splitting Jewish Home too.
Deri and Yishai 'entrenching in positions' as demands of each become known, split likely barring unforeseen developments.
Arutz Sheva has learned that Housing Minister Uri Ariel and MK Eli Yishai discussed the possibility of establishing a joint party.
Anonymous phone calls to the MK threatened him with 'stabbing' if he switched parties. Are internal Shas tensions to blame?
For the first time in a year, long-time rivals Aryeh Deri and Eli Yishai, held a one-on-one meeting in Bnei Brak.
Masses flock to Cave of the Patriarchs for major holiday - and are undeterred by first rains of the season.
Ofir Akunis, Eli Yishai, regional leaders flock to support construction in Judea- Samaria; say Israel will prevail over building freeze.
Senior sources slam Deri for steering party leftward for 'narrow political interests,' call for return of Eli Yishai as party head.
Shas MK Eli Yishai, head of Home Front Committee, says Oslo Accords enabled Hamas to become stronger.
Katz calls to 'crush the snake's head'; MK Yishai says Gaza weapons technology must be 'sent back 40 years' to defend Israel.
Former interior minister says the illegal migrants' protest outside the Knesset is an opportunity to arrest them.
Former interior minister says there are no legal impediments stopping Israel from repatriating illegal migrants.
MK Shuly Moallem added her voice to the growing numbers demanding aggressive action to deport illegal immigrants.
MK Eli Yishai called on the government to act with a 'heavy hand' against the illegal infiltrators protesting in Tel Aviv.
Shas chairman reportedly foiled an attempt to appoint rival Yishai as temporary head of Foreign Affairs and Defense C'tee.
Committee to meet in upcoming days to discuss system failures during the storm, including nationwide power outage.
Housing Minister Uri Ariel and his predecessor, Eli Yishai, pledge continued cooperation over housing.
Senior Shas officials not optimistic about alleged reconciliation, but hope that party control returns to former party head Eli Yishai.
As Aryeh Deri strengthens his position in the Shas party, poll reveals that party members prefer ousted party leader Eli Yishai.
Reports of Shas infighting as current party head Aryeh Deri reportedly pressures former head Eli Yishai to not attend Rabbi Ovadia memorial.