Supermarket Bill

Lapid livid: Netanyahu caved to the haredim

Yesh Atid chairman angry after Interior Minister outlaws Shabbat commerce in a slew of cities across Israel.

Deri nixes Shabbat commerce in a slew of cities

Interior Minister invokes controversial 'Supermarket Law' forbidding Shabbat business in Modiin, Givatayim, and others.

'Supermarket Law' passes - by just one vote

Bill pushed by haredi parties permitting Interior Minister to nullify local bylaws which allow stores to open on Shabbat passes.

Will Supermarket Bill be brought to a vote?

Passing of MK Yogev's mother means he will likely miss vote, jeopardizing required majority - but coalition leaders still seek to hold vote.

Haaretz presents Deri as suicide bomber

In criticism of Supermarket Bill, Haaretz newspaper publishes cartoon showing Interior Minister blowing himself up near local supermarket.

Coalition crisis?

Deri threatens to resign: Netanyahu rushes to Knesset

Interior Minister and Shas leader threatens to quit unless Knesset passes law giving him power to close stores on Shabbat.