Shas
Coverage of Shas in the Nexus archive.
- Deri accuses IDF chief of election interference for opposing ban on arresting draft dodgers
Deri accuses IDF chief Zamir of election interference for opposing a law that would ban arresting Haredi draft dodgers. Deri claims Zamir's stance harms the army and states he no longer recognizes the High Court's authority after it froze the legislation.
- Police grill Shas MK for 2nd time on suspicion of funneling taxpayer funds to party paper
Haim Biton, a Shas MK, is being investigated by police for a second time on suspicion of using public funds to pay salaries for the party's paper while leading the Shas school network. The case will be sent to prosecutors to determine if an indictment is warranted.
- Otzma Yehudit minister suggests far-right party may woo Shas voters
An Otzma Yehudit minister suggests the far-right party may target Shas voters. This follows Shas's refusal to support a Netanyahu-led coalition until a draft exemption law is passed.
- Top Shas rabbi signals openness to working with Eisenkot rather than Netanyahu after election
Top Shas rabbi Yitzhak Yosef indicates the party may support Yair Eisenkot over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the election due to dissatisfaction with not securing IDF exemptions for Haredi men.
- Haredi rabbi’s rant against ‘accursed’ IDF chief sparks political firestorm
A Haredi rabbi, Aryeh Yazdi, faced political backlash after criticizing the IDF chief during a rally in Bnei Brak. Netanyahu and Shas condemned the remarks, while Bennett threatened to cut state funding for individuals opposing Zionism.
- Bill to ban Red Cross visits to Palestinian prisoners fails as Haredim boycott vote
A bill to ban Red Cross visits to Palestinian prisoners failed due to a boycott by Haredim. The coalition chief reportedly urged opposition MKs not to oppose the measure, but his request was rejected. Ben Gvir criticized Shas for boycotting the vote, highlighting tensions between the parties.
- Likud said to be courting Ra’am for help on passing media overhaul law
Likud is reportedly offering to halt demolitions in Bedouin Negev communities to secure Ra’am's abstention on a controversial media overhaul law. Shas is said to agree to support the bill if a kosher certification reform is reversed.
- Haredi parties deny report about deal with Netanyahu to pass array of pre-election bills
Haredi parties denied a report claiming a deal with Netanyahu to pass multiple pre-election bills. The report also stated an agreement on an October 20 election date and that Shas and Degel HaTorah abandoned a daycare subsidy law to advance conscription-related legislation.
- Almost all bills removed from Knesset agenda as Haredi boycott enters second week
Almost all bills were removed from the Knesset agenda as the Haredi boycott enters its second week. Shas chairman Aryeh Deri warned that legislation benefiting yeshiva students and draft evaders must be passed, or Shas will not support any coalition legislation.
- Top Shas rabbi: US-Iran deal is divine punishment for arrests of Haredi draft dodgers
A top Shas rabbi claims the US-Iran deal is divine punishment for the arrests of Haredi draft dodgers. The rabbi criticizes the attorney general for causing Trump's 'turn against' Israel.
- Internal ultra-Orthodox politics are driving an unprecedented assault on the AG
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri and right-wing allies are inciting a rebellion against law enforcement due to pressure from constituents over a failed draft exemption law. This internal ultra-Orthodox politics is leading to an unprecedented assault on the Attorney General.
- Shas leader threatens Haredi ‘tax revolt’ over latest push to conscript yeshiva students
Shas leader Aryeh Deri threatens a Haredi 'tax revolt' in response to the government's plan to conscript yeshiva students. The attorney general announced that donations to yeshivas harboring draft dodgers are no longer eligible for tax credits.