Shas
Knesset advances 2026 state budget in first reading amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
The Degel Hatorah faction within United Torah Judaism received a green light from spiritual leader Rabbi Dov Lando to vote in favor of the state budget, Lando's office said.
Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
2026 budget reading puts government at risk, after months of ideological sparring - analysis
Government submits 2026 budget to Knesset, Smotrich vows passage despite rifts
Families of Oct. 7 victims blast Arye Deri for saying Hamas massacre ‘saved Israel’
The October Council, an NGO that represents over 1,500 families of victims called Deri’s comments a “slap in the face.”
Ron Dermer is 'God’s messenger,' Shas chairman Arye Deri claims after joint Iran strikes
Speaking to Channel 14’s Yinon Magal, Deri noted that if the government had been dissolved the night before Israel struck Iran, President Trump might not have agreed to join.
Haredi draft dilemma: Religious exemption from IDF will bring down the government
With a majority of Israelis calling for public change, haredi exemption from the IDF is no longer just a legal debate, but a question of Israel’s survival.
Much ado about nothing: Coalition remains standing as core issues remain unsolved - analysis
The week culminated with an agreement between Shas, Degel Hatorah, Knesset legal advisers, and committees, and an ensuing failed attempt by the opposition to disperse the Knesset.
Shas still trying to reach coalition agreement, rabbis' council head says
This comes after Rabbi Maya signed a letter on Monday opposing the conscription of any haredi individual, even those not studying in a yeshiva.
Israel Police arrest suspect in arson attack on Jerusalem synagogue
Shas spiritual leader and former chief rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's home synagogue was set ablaze early Sunday morning.
Road to elections? Shas, Degel Hatorah will vote to dissolve Knesset, parties say
"The ultra-Orthodox public feels persecuted by the Likud and [MK Yuli] Edelstein," the Shas spokesperson said.
Leading rabbi to instruct ultra-Orthodox faction to exit Netanyahu's coalition
Haredi leader hints at coalition exit over IDF draft bill delays, potentially collapsing the government.
Shas ministers will support any deal that will bring home hostages, Ben-Tzur says
The remarks were noteworthy, as they contradicted those of other ministers and of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said that the ultimate goal of the war was victory over Hamas.
Shas MK tiebreaking vote to extend reservist emergency call-ups
Shas MK Yinon Azulay cast the deciding vote to extend emergency IDF draft powers, sparking backlash over unclear war plans and coalition infighting.
