Shas
Shas, UTJ sign surplus vote-sharing deal, pledge cooperation in next Knesset
The two major haredi parties announced a vote-sharing deal to maximize their Knesset seats and pledge a united front on key religious issues after the elections.
The electoral threshold is distorting Israel's democracy - time to rethink it - opinion
Former Sephardi chief rabbi Yitzhak Yosef denounces Ben-Gvir as election battle intensifies
October 7 haunts Netanyahu's election campaign, but his bloc holds its ground
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.”
Bismuth update to haredi draft bill sparks clashes at Knesset FADC meeting
Rayten stated that Bismuth’s sections of the draft were entirely different from Edelstein's outline on the conscription bill.
Gov't approval of NIS 40 m. toward Shas school system to face legal obstacles - report
Officials claimed that the move to transfer the funds would face major legal difficulties, the report said.
Gafni urges Shas to open Sephardi schools, party responds amid renewed discrimination debate
Shas put out a letter thanking Gafni, thanking him for stressing the need for Shas to remain strong and independent, as no other party properly represents the Sephardic public.
