Shas

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.

Despite being dismissed:

Deri held working meetings with senior government officials

Former minister Aryeh Deri met with senior officials from Interior, Health and Finance Ministries without the actual ministers taking part.

Shas rabbi:

'The Override Clause should be passed within 24 hours'

Rabbi Moshe Maya says Override Clause should be passed following Court ruling disqualifying Deri from serving as a minister.

Deri: If they close the door, we'll go in through the window

PM Netanyahu visits Deri home after court ruling. 'When my brother is in need, I visit him.' Hundreds protest in support of Deri.

'Tragedy befalls Israel'

Shas: Court threw out votes of 400,000 people

Shas party says it is looking to Council of Torah Sages to decide next step after Supreme Court disqualifies Deri from serving as minister.

Shas minister to INN:

'We expect the Supreme Court to rule against Deri'

Minister Yaakov Margi says that if the court indeed disqualifies Deri, the Prime Minister will have to make a decision.

Shas MK:

Supreme Court will shoot themselves in the head if they bar Deri

Shas party ratchets up criticism of Supreme Court ahead of ruling on whetherr Aryeh Deri can be allowed to serve as a minister.

Eldest rabbi of Shas Council of Torah Sages in serious condition

Rabbi Shimon Baadani's condition deteriorates after he was diagnosed with pneumonia.

Aryeh Deri:

'Netanyahu tricked me with the appointment of Ohana'

Minister Deri criticizes haredi Knesset members who hugged Amir Ohana after his speech: "I ran away right after the speech."

Deri to be named Interior, Health Minister

Shas members' roles in incoming government revealed as Supreme Court prepares to hear petitions against Deri's appointment as a minister.

Rabbi David Yosef:

'We instructed Deri not to restrict secular people'

Shas Council of Torah Sages member says party chairman instructed not to pass laws coercing irreligious and creating divisions.

Deri to his associates:

'I will do everything to be appointed a minister'

Shas chairman says he is determined "to realize the will of the voters of Shas" and be appointed a minister in the new government.

Shas chairman advised to drop 'Deri Law'

Senior legal experts advise Aryeh Deri to seek opinion of Central Elections Committee chair rather than amend Basic Law to become minister.

Coalition negotiations:

Likud and Shas agree on roles in new government

Shas will receive the ministries of the Interior, Health, Religious Services, Welfare.

Deri shouts at Netanyahu as coalition negotiations drag on

Shas party furious after being forced to make even more concessions to allow other parties to reach agreements with Likud.

Report: Shas to sign coalition agreement with Likud today

Following agreement with Otzma Yehudit party, Shas & Noam parties believed to be next to sign.

Eldest member of Shas Council of Torah Sages hospitalized

Doctors fighting to stabilize condition of Rabbi Shimon Baadani, 94. Shas chair Deri leaves coalition negotiations to be at rabbi's side.

Haredi Party Official to INN:

Religious MKs mulling united front in coalition talks with Likud

Haredi and Religious Zionist factions weighing forming united front within the right-wing bloc to pressure the Likud in coalition talks.

Coalition talk compromise:

Interior and Religious Affairs to Deri; Finance to Smotrich

Shas is expected to give up its hold on Finance Ministry, but in return, Religious Zionism will have to give up Religious Affairs Ministry.

Quality Government Movement:

'Shas chief can't be a minister'

The Movement for Quality Government insists that Aryeh Deri, Shas chairman, cannot be a minister due to his prior convictions.

Shas MK: Aryeh Deri could be a successful Defense Minister

Shas MK Uriel Busso says he believes party chief Aryeh Deri will be Finance Minister, but says he could succeed with 'any portfolio.'

Shas MK:

'Deri is suitable for every position - even Prime Minister'

MK Yaakov Margi calls for a heavy hand against terrorism: The Palestinian population must understand they will suffer from every attack.

Shas chief's wife says husband won't take Defense Ministry

Yaffa Deri, wife of Shas chief Aryeh Deri, says her husband wants to help weaker sectors. 'From his perspective, he's in the Finance Min.'

Senior UTJ member:

'Deri's demands are just an act to get Smotrich to give up'

A member of the haredi UTJ party told INN that the Shas leader 'does not see a reason or an interest to take the finance portfolio.

Shas rabbis fail to decide on distribution of ministries

Shas Council of Torah Sages blesses Deri but does not decide on the distribution of portfolios or about Deri receiving the Finance Ministry.

Hot mic:

Pres. Herzog warns Shas party about Ben-Gvir

President heard warning Shas reps Temple Mount issue, partnership with Otzma Yehudit leader could be problematic.

Religious parties demand Law of Return be changed

Amended law would only grant citizenship to halachic Jews.

Shas chief weighing position of Minister in Finance Ministry

Shas chief Aryeh Deri inclined to prefer Interior Ministry over Finance Ministry, report says.

Grand Rabbi of Belz sends bottle of wine to Shas chief

Congratulating party on right-wing victory, Grand Rabbi of Belz sends bottle of wine to Shas chief Aryeh Deri.

Will Netanyahu be able to 'hold back' right-wing parties?

Coalition partners Ben-Gvir and Smotrich will likely push for looser rules of engagement, while Shas tightens kashrut oversight.

Who will be the chief rabbi?

Religious Zionism source denies his party made a deal with Shas

Reports allege Deri and Smotrich have agreed to share control of the Religious Affairs Ministry, see eye-to-eye on state-religion issues.

'Shas made gains in most cities in the periphery'

Shas MK Michael Malkieli says party made significant gains in Jerusalem, periphery. 'We will need to prove ourselves.'

Aryeh Deri:

'Shas will soon return to the leadership of the country'

Shas wins ten seats in television exit polls. Likud reports serious incidents of violence in polling stations in Arab towns.

Shas MK: 'If it weren't for Ben-Gvir, we'd be larger'

MK Yakov Margi says his party isn't growing due to increased support for Religious Zionism party, spells out demand for joining coalition.

The Great Haredi Political Shift

So long as the country was humming along, Orthodox Jews had the luxury to vote based on narrow interests.No more. Op-ed.

Deri: Lapid wants to recognize the Reform Jews

Shas chairman wonders how haredim are planning not to vote in order to prevent Lapid from remaining as Prime Minister.

Deri at INN conference:

'We are behind Netanyahu all the way'

Shas chairman declares he is committed to the right-wing bloc and explains why he does not believe Benny Gantz.

Aryeh Deri:

'Woe is to us if we don't win these elections'

The Shas chairman also discussed Interior Minster Ayelet Shaked stating that she should pull out of race if she wants what's best for right

This MK uses only a kosher phone

Shas' MK Yinon Azoulay recommends everyone use a kosher phone says it's 'amazing.'

Eldest member of Shas Council of Torah Sages hospitalized

Rabbi Shimon Baadani, eldest member of the Shas Council of Torah Sages, was hospitalized on Friday night.

Report:

Looking to pick up Arab votes, Shas vows return of food stamps

Haredi party reportedly campaigning in low-income Arab towns, offering renewal of food stamp program.

Shas is convinced:

'The right will win 61 seats in the next elections'

MK Yoav Ben-Tzur is certain that the rift on the left and between the Arabs will help the right form a government, without help from Gantz

Quality Government org. insists Deri be barred from running

The request to the elections council states that the Shas leader be proclaimed as disgraced after being sentenced to 12 months of probation

Aryeh Deri:

'With 18 seats between us, haredi parties deserve the basics'

"If Liberman can be Finance Minister with 7 seats & Bennett PM with 6 seats, then..."

Haredi parties rejoice after Derech Eretz MKs drop out of race

Representatives from United Torah Judaism, Shas, criticize Communications Min. Hendel's decisions, urge him to 'leave.'

Why no haredi women in religious parties?

A group of religious women has joined Lapid's Yesh Atid, but when will Shas and UTJ have their own female representatives?

Can Shas save the Likud-led bloc?

Shas party in negotiations with Belz hasidim in last-ditch attempt to prevent risky split in United Torah Judaism party.

Finance Min. vs haredi party:

They want subsidies at the expense of the middle class

Shas chief retorts: '850,000 hungry people were neglected under your watch - including Russian immigrants.'

President of Shas Council of Torah Sages passes away at 91

The rabbi died in Hadassah Ein Kerem with his family members by his side.

Condition of Shas spiritual leader worsens

The 91-year-old rabbi is hospitalized in the intensive care unit at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem.

Condition of head of Council of Torah Sages of Shas deteriorates

Rabbi Shalom Cohen is hospitalized in intensive care unit at Hadassah Ein Kerem, and his condition has deteriorated in recent hours.

Haredi parties' behavior worrying Netanyahu, sources say

Netanyahu holding intensive conversations with haredi rabbis and politicians, in attempt to ensure parties' loyalty.

Deri:

'I'm looking for an Ashkenazi candidate'

Shas chairman estimates that Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael will not split and will run together as United Torah Judaism.

Shas forces UTJ to announce support for Netanyahu

'Happy there has been a clear announcement by MK Moshe Gafni that UTJ will go with the Likud & MK Netanyahu,' Shas chair MK Aryeh Deri says.

Aryeh Deri:

'Gantz as PM? That's not even on the table'

Shas chairman downplays Gafni's comments on Lapid: He does not represent all the haredim, only one part of United Torah Judaism.

Shas MK suggests price cap for rental homes

MK Uriel Busso says government won't work to lower housing prices, calls on haredi rabbis to step up to the plate instead.