Shas

Haredi Degel Hatorah to veto death sentence for terrorists

Bill to sentence terrorists to death expected to be brought for vote, as Ashkenazic-haredi party announces opposition, abstention.

Haredi parties to support bill to split Attorney General position

Haredi parties agree to back bill to split Attorney General's role, in exchange for support on a different bill.

Shas declares resignations over delay in draft law

The Shas party has ramped up pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to advance legislation regulating the draft status of yeshiva students.

Haredi party to bring down budget bill?

Degel Hatorah faction promises to vote against supplementary budget bill, threatening coalition majority.

Shas spokesman reveals:

Why the law for regional enrollment stalled

Shas spokesman Asher Medina relates Degel Torah faction’s opposition, blames Ashkenazic-haredi party for enabling ongoing discrimination against Sephardic high school girls.

MK Gafni:

'Our schools are too small to accommodate Sephardi students'

Degel Hatorah Chairman MK Moshe Gafni calls on Shas leaders to open new schools for girls, stating that 'our schools cannot accommodate everyone.'

Shas: Deri didn't call for draft evasion

Shas party denies Aryeh Deri called for draft evasion, calling it 'false libel,' says remarks were aimed at encouraging Torah students.

Aryeh Deri

'God forbid we consider if we should contribute'

While speaking with yeshiva students, Shas chairman says that even during times of war, the students should not even consider changes or enlisting in the military to defend the nation.

Internal pressure on haredi parties to vote for sovereignty

Arutz Sheva learns Beitar Illit Mayor Meir Rubinstein and Modi’in Illit Mayor Yaakov Guterman actively working to persuade haredi MKs to support proposal for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Shas opposes Haim Katz taking over ministries

Following the resignation of its ministers, Shas resists transferring the vacated portfolios to Likud's Haim Katz; various other Likud ministers under consideration.

UTJ Accuses Shas:

'Deri is mocking the Council of Torah Sages'

The United Torah Judaism claimed that the Shas chairman had deceived the Rabbis by keeping his party in the coalition.

Report:

Edelstein shelves draft enlistment law amid coalition tensions

After departure of haredi parties from the government, Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein withdraws proposed enlistment law, arguing that there is no point in advancing a proposal that will not pass.

'Administrative tasks'

Interior Minister Arbel retracts resignation

Political sources claim the retraction is aimed at advancing the appointment of Israel Uzan as Director-General of the Interior Ministry.

After haredi parties quit gov't:

Netanyahu facing demands to appoint new ministers

Following Shas and United Torah Judaism's withdrawal from the government, Likud ministers are requesting upgraded roles, other coalition partners are requesting the evacuated positions.

By the rabbis' orders

Shas to resign from government, remain in the coalition

Currently, Shas's Knesset members will not support a no-confidence motion against the government, which would allow the Prime Minister to continue his efforts to advance the draft exemption law.

Draft Law crisis

Haredi parties: Edelstein has deceived us

Shas and United Torah Judaism issue a joint statement against MK Yuli Edelstein: "He’s playing a political game at the expense of those who serve, causing a severe rift in the national camp."

United Torah Judaism threatens to bolt gov't over Draft Law delay

United Torah Judaism intensifies protest over the delay in advancing Draft Law, threatens to withdraw from government, potentially taking Shas with it.

Haredi parties boycott votes, coalition withdraws all legislation

Following the announcement from the haredi parties that they would boycott the Knesset votes until the Draft Law is presented, the coalition withdrew all the laws that were on the agenda.

Chief Rabbis:

Do not hold prayers in synagogues

Chief Rabbis and Torah sages urge prayer, Torah study amid security emergency

A day to the vote: Netanyahu fighting to keep coalition intact

With dissolution vote imminent, Netanyahu scrambles to avert elections as haredi support hinges on IDF draft exemption impasse.

Shas official:

We don’t want elections, but Draft Law deadlock is a problem

As Knesset prepares to vote on dissolution, Shas source tells Arutz Sheva the party isn’t seeking elections, but Yuli Edelstein’s inflexibility could fracture coalition unity.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef warns:

Draft Law terms could end Netanyahu government

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef instructs Shas’ chief negotiator to maintain open communication with all parties in the Knesset, in preparation for potential cooperation after the elections.

Elections on the horizon:

Shas to support Knesset dissolution

Shas ministers and MKs weigh support for new elections as pressure mounts over conscription bill; Netanyahu set to meet Edelstein in last-ditch bid to avert coalition collapse.

Shas threatens coalition exit over Draft Law delay

Party rabbis to meet after Shavuot holiday to decide future in government; pressure mounts as no agreement reached on draft legislation.

IDF launches crackdown to arrest Yeshiva draft dodgers

The IDF has launched an operation to apprehend draft dodgers, aiming to create deterrence against growing enlistment refusal. Shas has warned that even one arrest of a yeshiva student will lead his party to exit the government.

Knesset Showdown:

Haredi parties extend boycott of coalition votes over draft law

United Torah Judaism and Shas are continuing their boycott of Knesset votes this week, escalating a coalition crisis over the stalled legislation to exempt yeshiva students from military service.

Likud MK:

'Likud is not a doormat'

Likud MK Dan Illouz criticized the haredi parties for their demands that Likud support all their legislation.

Shas rabbi:

Party must leave gov't if a single yeshiva student is arrested

Rabbi Moshe Maya, leader on the Shas party's Council of Torah Sages, says party must leave government if yeshiva students are arrested for avoiding IDF draft.

Shas MK praises Muslim country in Knesset plenum

MK Simon Moshiashvili calls to strengthen ties with Azerbaijan, stressing country's Jewish community.

Religious Affairs Minister:

If Goldknopf's rabbis told him to leave gov't - he should do it

Religious Affairs Minister Michael Malkieli reveals 'near-complete coordination' between Shas, Degel Hatorah, says failure to make progress on Draft Law due to interference by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

Religious Zionism Party Chairman:

'What audacity? We are the ones who are going to fight and die.'

Religious Zionism Party Chairman Yehuda Wald launches attack on Haredi parties after they announce their support for PM in second phase of hostage deal.

Education Committee Chair:

'My son was summoned to the IDF, he will study Torah in jail'

MK Yossi Taieb (Shas) says his son received a draft notice and stressed that if the rabbis instruct him to be arrested - then that is what he'll do.

Shas demands Negev and Galilee portfolio

Following the resignation of Otzma Yehudit, Aryeh Deri is demanding that Shas be given the now-vacant position of Ministry of the Negev and Galilee.

Deri:

Shas will support any hostage deal brought for gov. approval

Shas chairman pledges to support deal to free hostages under Jewish commandment to free captives as other members of coalition oppose the deal currently under consideration.

Aryeh Deri:

'If Levin brings proposal to remove the AG - we will support it'

Shas chairman criticizes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and expresses support for her dismissal. "I think she harms democracy in the most serious way possible."

Letter calling for A-G's dismissal

Minister Karhi disappointed that Shas did not sign

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi expresses disappointment over the refusal of Shas ministers to sign a letter calling for the dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

In a gown and turban:

Rabbi David Yosef crowned as Rishon Lezion

Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel Rabbi David Yosef was crowned on Wednesday as Rishon Lezion, in a ceremony attended by the Shas party's Council of Torah Sages and Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

No understanding reached:

Rabbis Bill pulled from agenda

Coalition pulls Rabbis Bill after no understanding was reached with Otzma Yehudit. | Coalition decided to remove other laws submitted by Otzma Yehudit.

'Show up at Draft Office'

Haredi minister opposes Shas rabbis' position

Haredi youth who receive a draft order must appear at the Draft Office, Welfare Minister Yakov Margi says. 'The law of the land is the law - first of all show up, tell them what is bothering you.'

An end to the crisis?

Shas, Otzma Yehudit, to vote with the coalition

Shas party slams National Security Minister for party's refusal to vote with coalition, stresses, 'Shas, as usual, will show responsibility and not create a crisis.'

Haredim to Netanyahu:

Without Likud majority - no draft law support

The Supreme Court will hear petitions regarding the conscription law and budgetary support for yeshivas with a panel of nine judges.

Poll:

Over half of Israelis want Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu as Chief Rabbi

New Smith Institute survey shows that a majority of Religious Zionist and secular Israelis, as well as a significant number of haredim, would like Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu to become Chief Rabbi.

Despite attacks on north:

Hilula of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess approved

Celebration at tomb of rabbinic sage in Tiberias to be held during the war following work by Shas party to allow the event.

Old-New Player in Beit Shemesh: Shas supports Moshe Abutbul

Shas announced that it supports deputy minister and former mayor of Beit Shemesh, MK Moshe Abutbul, in his second run for mayor of the city.

Belz schools to implement core curriculum

Two schools to participate in initial pilot program, as agreement expected to expand to include all Belz schools and their 9,000 students.

Report:

Haredi parties to vote against unilateral judicial reforms

Shas, UTJ, reportedly seek to have judicial reforms frozen to allow for passage of Draft Law.

How should a Rabbi be chosen?

According to the Torah, the public should have a key part in determining the character of the local judges and rabbis

MK stops on way to Knesset to tend to accident victim

MK Uriel Buso stopped on his way to the Knesset to handle the deadly aftermath of a car striking a pedestrian.

Shas minister to associates:

'This will be my last term in politics'

Minister Moshe Arbel says in closed meeting that he does not intend to continue in politics for much longer.

Haredi parties demand legislation on draft law

Prime Minister Netanyahu has called together the heads of the haredi parties as the haredi draft exemption nears expiration.

Moldova Ambassador to Shas MK:

'Your comment against my country was unjust'

Moldova’s Ambassador to Israel sends letter to Shas MK who called Avigdor Liberman “an ignoramus from Moldova”.

Shas minister: Aryeh Deri said not to push the 'Deri Law'

Min. Yakov Margi says 'Deri Law' to bring back party leader was not pushed - at the instruction of Shas leader Aryeh Deri himself.

Liberman angers haredi MKs:

'You ignoramus from Moldova'

Shas MK fires back after Liberman mentions great rabbis who studies non-religious subjects: Who are you to preach to us?

Ethics expert Rabbi Yuval Cherlow:

'The public needs a more diverse Rabbinate'

Ethics expert Rabbi Yuval Cherlow explains why more Sephardic Jews need to be included in public positions.

Shas rabbi:

'Kippah color doesn't matter, we need to respect each other'

'We need to aspire to unity of the hearts, first and foremost within our camp,' Shas Rabbi David Yosef says.

Shas Decides:

Moshe Arbel to replace Deri as Minister of Health, Interior

Shas spiritual leaders select Deputy Minister Moshe Arbel to replace Aryeh Deri as Interior Minister and Health Minister.

'Destroying democracy'

Watch: Protesters break into Shas meeting:

Protestors interrupt Shas chairman, accuser him of 'destroying democracy' before being removed from faction meeting.

Shas MK convinced:

'Deri will be a minister once again'

MK Yossi Taieb convinced Deri will return as a minister in the government, despite the legal challenges.

Netanyahu: Deri's Western Wall bill not on agenda

PM, Justice Minister say Shas bill barring feminist displays at the Western Wall will not be brought up for discussion or vote next week.

Shas vs. Likud:

Coalition divided on legislation enabling Deri's reinstatement

Other coalition parties want to postpone legislation to avoid jeopardizing judicial reforms. Shas wants the matter settled within weeks.