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
Historic shift: Attorney-General uses economic pressure to enforce haredi draft - analysis
Attorney-General Baharav-Miara’s office sent a letter to cut childcare subsidies worth between NIS 1,000-1,700 per child to yeshiva students who are ignoring call-up notices.
Otmza Yehudit, Shas resume spat as Knesset convenes for special recess session
The plenum may convene during the Knesset's summer recess following a special process initiated by either the government or a group of at least 25 Knesset members.
Major haredi systems to face organizational overhaul after financial trouble
The issue of the haredi school system is unrelated to the ongoing issue of the haredi exemption from IDF service, whose legal basis expired in July 2023.
Otzma Yehudit and haredi parties negotiating to pass series of controversial measures
Wheeling and dealing abound as Knesset wraps up summer session.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef calls on gov't to agree to hostage deal, says its a Jewish commandment
In addition to calling for a hostage deal, Rabbi Yosef said that it is permissible to release terrorists who committed criminal acts as part of the deal.
Shas Party pushes PM Netanyahu to complete hostage deal
"We believe that the conditions created now following the military pressure and the targeted eliminations, create a proper timing to reach a deal that preserves Israel's essential security interests
Ben-Gvir vs the rabbis: Commentator shares Orthodox perspective on Israeli issues
Political commentator Israel Cohen explained the ultra-Orthodox view on the coalition crisis over the softened 'Rabbis Law,' on 103FM.
'Black kippah doesn’t exempt one from IDF service': says senior Shas haredi minister
Interior Minister Moshe Arbel advocates for equal IDF conscription, challenging the Shas party's stance.
Controversy over what Deputy IDF chief Baram told defense committee about Haredi draft
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hoping to postpone the issue to September, concerned that the Haredim could bring the government down over their funds being frozen.
IDF 'infidels': Yishai Cohen discusses Shas extremism, haredi politics
Rabbi Shlomo Machpud of Shas claims that ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students enlisting in the IDF are 'infidels'.
