Shas

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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."

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.'

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.

State Assigns Security Detail for Eli Yishai

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

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.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Daughter Slams Aryeh Deri

IDF Radio obtains recordings of Adina Bar Shalom attacking character of Shas Chairman and wife who 'cut herself a fat check.'

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.'

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.

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.

Report: Eli Yishai is Leaving Shas

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

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.

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.'

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.

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.

Poll: Joint Party Led by Ariel, Yishai Would Gain 7 Seats

A “Torah-oriented” Religious Zionist list led by MKs Uri Ariel and Eli Yishai would do quite well in upcoming election, poll predicts.

Lapid Accuses Netanyahu and Shas of 'Ugly Deal'

Former Finance Minister claims Netanyahu gave funding for Shas schools in return for Shas supporting funds for Judea and Samaria.

Deri: We're Not Obligated to Anyone, Now or After Elections

Shas chairman makes clear his party isn't obligated to support PM Netanyahu after the elections.

Poll Shows 62% Don't Want Hareidi Coalition

Amid reports of overtures to hareidim by Likud, Yesh Atid and even Labor, poll indicates voters don't want hareidi parties in government.

Shas MK: Lapid Sent 'Messengers' for His Putsch

MK Nissim Ze'ev confirms that Yesh Atid chair "used his seats used to try to bring down the government".

Shas: We Won't Establish Alternative Government

Aryeh Deri speaks out about Netanyahu offer: We will not form alternate coalition if Netanyahu will go ahead with elections.

Netanyahu Makes Another Offer to Hareidim

According to television report, PM has offered hareidim new elections if they recommend that he head the next government.

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 Hints at Cooperation with Moshe Kahlon

Shas chairman hints at cooperation with former Communications and Welfare Minister who plans to form a new political party.

Shas Chief Rabbi: Don't Listen to Shas Radio Station

Rabbi Shalom Cohen, spiritual leader of the Sephardic hareidi party, had some choice words for Kol Baramah.

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.

Netanyahu Unhappy with Mossad Head's Comparison of ISIS, Shas

Mossad Head Pardo said that the Palestinian problem is the central threat to Israel, not Iran, and compared ISIS to Israel's Shas party.

Shas MK Atias Resigns; Torah Sages Appoint Replacement

Ariel Atias announces he is taking a break from the Knesset; the Shas rabbinical leadership must now seek a replacement

Hareidi Parties Contemplating Who to Support for President

The Knesset’s hareidi parties are trying to decide on one candidate who they will support in the presidential vote.

Ashdod Residents Demand Co-ed Mimouna Event

Secular residents of Ashdod were up in arms Monday night because of a “men's only” Mimouna celebration taking place in the city.

Shas Won't Join Any Break Off Coalition, Deri Says

Aryeh Deri of Shas will not join a break off coalition led by Yair Lapid.

Poll: Kahlon's New Party Won't Affect Likud

New poll finds that if former Minister Moshe Kahlon were to run for the Knesset, he would take votes from Shas and Yesh Atid.

Shas MK Denies his Party is Leftist

MK Yitzhak Cohen answers a tough question after party chairman endorsed Labor leader for prime minister.

Leftist MKs Under Fire for Pressuring Netanyahu

Idea to swap construction freeze for terrorist release sharply criticized, as official notes the request's 'suspicious' timing.

MKs to Netanyahu: Don't Release Terrorists, Freeze Construction

MKs from Labor, Hatnua and Shas send a letter to the PM, urge him to cancel terrorist release and freeze "settlement" construction instead.

Shalom Recruiting Shas, Jewish Home for Presidential Bid

Water and Energy Minister trying to recruit MKs from Shas and the Jewish Home to support his possible presidential candidacy.

Shas MK Says Bennett Dragging Jewish Home after Lapid

MK Ze'ev argues Bennett acting against majority of his own party, slams ramming through of three controversial laws.

Shas MK to Jewish Home: You Hate Hareidim

Shas will not hesitate to join a coalition led by the Labor party and leave the Jewish Home behind, threatens MK Yitzchak Vaknin.

Enlistment Opponents ‘Holding Hareidi Men Back,’ MK Says

Enlistment bill will help the Torah world flourish, MK Shaked declares. She tells hareidi MKs: I expect an apology.

Shas Rabbi Calls Religious Zionists 'Animals,' 'Idiots'

Event in Beit Shemesh held for hareidi mayoral candidate Mayor Moshe Abutbul degenerates as Rabbi calls government 'Amalek'.

Conversions Controversy

Hareidi Uproar Over Conversion Bill is 'Cheap Politics'

Deputy minister says hareidi MKs ‘upset’ over bill they themselves approved, claims they are simply 'looking for a fight'.

Shas Quits Shaked Committee Over Criminal Sanctions

Shas resigns from the committee working on the new draft law, cites disagreements regarding sanctions on hareidi draft evaders.

Shas MK Slams ‘Outrageous Persecution’ of Yeshivas

MK Nissim Ze'ev urges gov't to reconsider, says hareidi army service can happen ‘without or sanctions.’

Deri: No to An Agreement that Hurts Judea and Samaria

Shas chairman says he will oppose any peace agreement that harms Jews in Judea and Samaria, takes a shot at Jewish Home party.

Likud Gains 2 Seats, Jewish Home Drops in New Poll

The Likud- Beytenu would receive 33 seats if elections were held today, followed by Labor with 16, according to new poll.

Deri: Shas Not a 'Safety Net' For Kerry Deal

Shas Chairman declares his party will not provide a 'safety net' to form a new coalition enabling peace deal, withdrawals.

Criticism in Shas Over Education Ministry Agreement

All Shas MKs summoned to discuss agreement that lets Education Ministry partially control Shas schools.

Shas Council’s First Meeting without Rabbi Yosef

The Shas council will discuss hareidi enlistment, school system for first time since Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s passing.

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.

Deri: 'Nationalist' Government Abandoned Jerusalem

Shas chairman slams Likud and Jewish Home for absence during a vote on a bill prohibiting negotiations over Jerusalem.

Shas MK: Jewish Home’s Support will Destroy Settlements

Shas MK lashes out against Jewish Home, warns Netanyahu administration will ‘finish the process’ with the PA.

MK Porush: Iran Deal Connected to Israel's 'War on Torah'

Hareidi MK says deal Iran made with the West is bad for Israel - and blames cuts to yeshiva budgets.

Ariel: Chinese Workers Could Help Solve Housing Crisis

Housing Minister Uri Ariel said that Israel would once again admit large numbers of Chinese building workers - if China were willing.

Bayit Yehudi Hits Back, 'Don't Preach to Us'

MK Orbach responds to Shas MK's attacks, says "a party with a criminal at its head will not preach ethics to us."