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Eli Yishai quits election campaign, indicating end of political career

Yahad, which was only ever a political tool for Yishai to return to the Knesset after he stormed out of Shas in 2014, had no chance whatsoever of entering the Knesset.

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A man displays national flag of Israel as supporters of Brazil's new President Jair Bolsonaro gather outside the Planalto Palace ahead of Bolsonaro's swear-in ceremony, in Brasilia, Brazil, January 1, 2019.

Yahad and the danger of sectarianism

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Mutiny in Bayit Yehudi as candidates refuse to run with Otzma Yehudit

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PM offered ex-Shas leader Yishai ministry if he runs in Bayit Yehudi


Technical colleges go on strike over budget cuts

Protestors demand government provide technical colleges with more funding following NIS 40 million in budget cuts.

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The return of Arye Deri

You can already start to feel sorry for Yishai. Soon he’ll find out that the sheep to be slaughtered in honor of this historic reconciliation is himself.

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In compromise plan, Deri returns to Shas leadership

Triumvirate of Attias, Deri, Yishai to share power; MK Amsalem: Shas first party to have convicted criminal among its leadership.

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Daylight Saving Time to be extended by 11 days

Knesset Internal Affairs Committee authorizes bill for final vote, which can be held if the gov't calls a Knesset plenum.

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Deri’s danger

All available indications cast grave doubts on the whether Deri has indeed undergone a transformation.

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Former leader Arye Deri likely to return to Shas

Cracks appear in UTJ political front as leadership struggle between bitter rivals Eli Yishai and Arye Deri continues.

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Shas party leadership still hangs in the balance

Mediation efforts between bitter rivals Eli Yishai and Arye Deri continue; no decision would mean Rabbi Yosef to rule on matter.

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Source: 'No decision yet on Shas leadership'

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef to decide whether Deri or Yishai will lead the party in election.

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LIVE: Yishai tours detention center for migrants in South

JPost brings you a live blog of the interior minister's tour of a migrant prison facility.

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NGOs petition to stop Yishai from jailing migrants

Rights groups say many of those who would be detained under Yishai plan are survivors of genocide, other atrocities.

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