Shas
Haredi parties plan to remain outside government coalition until draft law is resolved
Once the issue that has shaken the haredi political establishment is resolved, the haredi parties could then consider joining the sitting government.
High Court dismisses Shas petition after Ovadia Yosef memorial conference canceled
Israel Election 2026: What do Arye Deri's Shas and Yaakov Asher's United Torah Judaism stand for?
Israeli polls split on 2026 Knesset election possibilities, as Yashar, Likud vie for primacy - poll
Netanyahu's Likud to remove Edelstein from key committee over haredi draft fallout
A replacement for Edelstein on the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee may be willing to make concessions that Edelstein was not willing to make, thus allowing the bill to proceed.
Yuli Edelstein stands on principle for crafting conscription law for haredi population - editorial
Yosef’s words reveal the ugly truth behind the ultra-Orthodox parties’ opposition to military service: Is it actually about Torah study or religious obligation?
Will the Knesset recess open a window for a deal? Netanyahu’s political breathing room - analysis
The Knesset's upcoming recess will potentially give PM Benjamin Netanyahu time to broker a hostage deal and figure out a solution to the issue of the haredi draft law.
National healing begins with a much needed change in politics - editorial
We may be naive, but at the same time truly believe that there is a small and important opportunity for change.
‘Read my lips this gov't will not fall’: Israeli coalition faces crisis over haredi draft law
As Israel’s ruling coalition fractures over the Haredi Draft bill, religious parties threaten to quit, and pressure mounts from reservists, the government clings to a narrow majority.
Reality check: Ultra-Orthodox rabbis are leading their flock to a historic dead end - opinion
MIDDLE ISRAEL: In their wartime conduct, the ultra-orthodox rabbis show a lack of commitment and a real disconnection with reality.
Israel's post-holiday politics: Will Netanyahu take a political hit to keep coalition intact?
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: With Shas out of the government, Netanyahu faces a decision between taking a hit to maintain the coalition or preparing for the upcoming elections.
'My conscience is clear': Why MK Yuli Edelstein won't settle for a soft haredi draft - interview
"This law ends the phenomenon of pretending to study Torah. To me, that’s a disgrace to the world of Torah," Edelstein told Maariv.
Deri to remain in Netanyahu's security cabinet, Shas's Arbel rescinds resignation
Arye Deri to remain in Netanyahu's security cabinet, despite Shas leaving government • Interior Minister Moshe Arbel to stay in role to complete 'urgent tasks'
Israeli gov't no longer has mandate to avoid October 7 state probe, bereaved parents say
“A government that has lost its majority has no mandate to erase the October 7 massacre and bury the truth,” the families concluded.
