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Agudat Yisrael sages convene on haredi draft bill, withhold official stance
The rabbis reportedly did not reach a decision on the matter; however, they allegedly decided internally to reject the sanctions imposed on draft evaders.
Millions transferred to haredi schools without Knesset approval, state admits to court
Knesset rejects Yesh Atid bill to nationalize KKL, Lapid accuses rivals of 'corruption'
From yellow badges to ‘extermination ovens’: Toxic rhetoric of haredi draft protests - editorial
Shas threatens to vote down 2026 state budget if haredi draft law not passed
Without the support of Shas lawmakers, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government could lack the votes needed to pass the budget.
High Court to hear two cases blocking haredi education funds amid legal disputes
Supreme Court Justice Yael Willner ordered that hearings in both cases be held by January 8, and instructed the parties to submit preliminary responses up to 24 hours beforehand.
High Court freezes NIS 1b. haredi education transfer over recovery concerns
The petition was filed by opposition head and Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid, together with party lawmakers, against budget transfers approved by the Knesset Finance Committee.
Despite turbulent week, demand for commission of inquiry, bloc map remain stable - poll
Against the backdrop of the draft law, the establishment of a government commission of inquiry, and the interview by Eli Feldstein on the Qatargate affair, coalition parties maintain their strength.
Shas threatens to oppose 2026 state budget over haredi food-voucher exclusion
If the budget is not approved by the end of March, the close of the fiscal year, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and new elections will be called.
Liberman slams haredi draft-dodger extremists, ultra-Orthodox parties condemn violence
UTJ and Shas denounce violent haredi extremists as tensions rise over a contentious IDF draft bill, prompting political backlash and stalled legislation.
'Not the way of the Torah': Netanyahu, politicians decry violent attack on Shas MK Yoav Ben-Tzur
“This is not the way of the Torah, this is not the way of the State of Israel; these violent criminals must be dealt with severely,” Opposition head Yair Lapid stated.
Haredi protesters attack Shas MK in Jerusalem following draft law advancement
Protesters shattered MK Ben-Tzur's car window and reportedly physically harmed him.
WATCH: Haredi demonstrators clash with passersby, throw objects at reporters covering protest
A video of a journalist from N12 having items thrown at her was shared on social media, where two reporters and their camera crew were attacked by protesters.
Deri asks Ben-Gvir to intervene as Israel Railways closes Jerusalem station ahead of mass protests
"This is an illegitimate decision that will prevent a huge public from reaching the rally and praying," Shas leader Arye Deri said.
Shas quits its coalition positions, demands regulation around haredi draft law
Shas vowed to continue advocating for yeshiva students, whom the party describes as “the secret of the spiritual and historical existence of the Jewish people.”
