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The Knesset Finance Committee is set to vote on budget transfers and Section 46 tax benefits for non-profit associations, sparking a coalition crisis over combat trauma groups and ultra-Orthodox entities.

Naftali Bennett launched a sharp attack against Shas leader Aryeh Deri over the ultra-Orthodox IDF enlistment exemptions, sparking a heated debate regarding religious duty.

MK Yinon Azoulay of Shas strongly criticized the opposition bloc, ruled out joining a government led by Gadi Eisenkot, and urged failing right-wing candidates to withdraw.

Shas has launched its election campaign by recycling a successful 2022 video featuring Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and emphasizing traditional Jewish identity.

Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef issued a harsh warning against voting for parties supporting Temple Mount ascents, targeting Itamar Ben Gvir and Otzma Yehudit.

The State Attorney's Office asked the Supreme Court to dismiss Moshe Mor Yosef's petition against his disqualification as CEO candidate for the Matnasim Company, citing inaccurate data and lack of eligibility.

Thirteen years after the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, his legacy endures despite a recent legal controversy canceling the state-funded memorial event over election concerns.

Following the cancellation of the state-funded memorial for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, Shas will finance dozens of nationwide events and a major gathering in Jerusalem.

Former Labor Ministry Director-General Tair Ifargan revealed she was pushed out due to her gender, ending her public service career and highlighting ongoing discrimination.

Ultra-Orthodox leaders escalate election rhetoric as Shas chief Aryeh Deri admits to a strategy of buying time on the draft law, drawing sharp criticism from Naftali Bennett and Yisrael Beytenu.

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri expressed deep concern and prayed for the full recovery of hikers injured by an unexploded ordnance blast in the Ramim Ridge.

Shas has launched a massive outdoor campaign ahead of the upcoming elections, warning the ultra-Orthodox public against low turnout and the formation of a secular left-wing government.

Shas published a video of Rabbi Baruch Abuhatzeira promising blessings to voters, potentially violating election laws against blessing-based voter solicitation.

Ultra-Orthodox protests across Israel triggered sharp political reactions as Shas blamed the Attorney General for unrest, while opposition leaders criticized the government for enabling draft evasion.

Shas has launched a sharp electoral campaign led by Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef against Itamar Ben Gvir, aiming to reclaim young Sephardic voters ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections.

Former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef blamed National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for yeshiva student arrests, sparking political fallout and upcoming mass protests.

A new ultra-Orthodox crowdfunding initiative offers military deserters 1,000 shekels per day in prison, drawing sharp condemnation from Israeli opposition leaders.

MK Yinon Azoulay (Shas) condemned violence during a minor's arrest and addressed conscription debates, emphasizing Shas's role in representing both IDF soldiers and Torah scholars ahead of the upcoming elections.

Shas leader Aryeh Deri conditioned joining any future coalition on regulating yeshiva students' draft exemptions, drawing fierce condemnation from opposition leader Naftali Bennett amid rising tensions.

Following court rejections of state funding for an official memorial for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, the Shas party will finance dozens of nationwide commemorative events.

The Supreme Court dismissed the Jerusalem municipality's appeal, upholding a ruling that it unlawfully transferred millions without tenders for 12 years.

Shas leader Aryeh Deri hosted religious council heads at a political gathering in his sukkah, violating legal bans and Ministry for Religious Services directives.

Shas MK Michael Malkieli sparked a political uproar by dismissing former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot as a "pet Moroccan" during a broadcast interview, drawing sharp reactions across the political spectrum.

A new investigation by Channel 12 raises serious financial questions about a non-profit founded by Shas Knesset candidate Dror Amos, concerning funds meant for war bereaved families.

Shas has intensified its campaign targeting traditional voters, as former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef publicly warned against voting for Temple Mount visitors, implicitly criticizing Itamar Ben Gvir.

The High Court of Justice will hear a Shas petition against the postponement of a state-funded memorial conference for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef until after the October 27 elections, following an Attorney General ruling.

The Itim organization petitioned the Central Election Committee to disqualify Shas candidate Amos Dror from the Knesset race, citing his failure to resign from his senior post at the Haifa Religious Council 100 days prior to the elections.

Ovadia Cohen, grandson of late Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, publicly detailed childhood sexual abuse at a Jerusalem yeshiva, seeking to help other survivors and shift the shame.

Shas leader Aryeh Deri condemned the film "Neza" and criticized Yair Golan's past remarks regarding IDF soldiers, urging Gadi Eisenkot to cancel any electoral surplus agreements with Golan.

The official memorial hillula for late Shas founder Rabbi Ovadia Yosef at Binyanei HaUma has been canceled due to legal delays and an Attorney General election ban.

Channel 14 petitioned the Supreme Court for permission to live broadcast the upcoming hearing on Shas's petition regarding a state memorial event for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

MK Yinon Azoulay defended Shas amid poll drops and protests, asserting that the party is advancing a realistic draft law for non-studying youths.

Shas placed reserve major Dror Amos sixth on its electoral list. Amos, former Haifa Religious Council chair, faced scrutiny over a tender exemption and financial ties between his association and the ministry.

Shas has filed an urgent Supreme Court petition against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara over her decision to cancel a state-funded memorial conference for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, citing selective enforcement compared to Rabin memorial events.

The Shas party has unveiled its candidate list for the 26th Knesset elections, featuring key promotions for younger members. Meanwhile, the Joint List finalized its roster, led by Yousef Jabareen.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch urged the High Court to dismiss a petition against funding Haredi school networks, calling the link between teacher qualifications and curriculum standards a "radical claim."

Shas leader Aryeh Deri convenes the Council of Torah Sages to finalize the Knesset election list amid lawmaker anxiety. Minister Yoav Ben-Tzur insists a military draft law must pass before any future government is formed.

The Central Elections Committee debated the use of voter-tracking apps on election day following a High Court request. A majority of committee members are expected to support the continued use of the Elector app despite opposition.

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Solberg, responded today (Friday) to the Shas party's petition against the Attorney General's decision, claiming that he has no authority to review or cancel her directive to postpone the state memorial assembly for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef until after the elections.

'The army does not want Haredi soldiers,' claimed the Shas chairman, dismissing previous integration efforts as a 'charade.' He also spoke out against the state-Haredi education system, calling it a 'real struggle.' Political leaders criticized his remarks as encouraging draft evasion.

“The army doesn't want Haredi soldiers, it gives it a big headache,” claimed the Shas chairman. According to him, “The IDF wants a secular army. All these years it was an eye-wash.” Regarding the Hashmonaim Brigade, intended to allow Haredi soldiers to maintain their lifestyle, he said: “I haven't checked that.”

How the prestigious Jerusalem hospital became a stronghold of political appointments and job arrangements for Likud and Shas associates. From testimonies about queue-jumping using the "friend brings a friend" method, through luxury delegations to India, to harsh testimonies about the conduct of Professor Alon Pikarsky - Netanyahu's surgeon and the leading candidate for the hospital's CEO. Another...

In a recording published this morning on Galei Tzahal, the plan that led to the thwarting of Rabbi Moshe Maya's appointment as the movement's spiritual leader was revealed. Rabbi Yosef threatened, Aryeh Deri delivered a letter and paved the way for reconciliation.

New and shocking testimonies from journalists in the Haredi sector reveal how individuals close to the party allegedly offered significant sums of money to prevent the publication of negative information and to buy flattering articles.

The state-Haredi stream's Talmud Torah schools were left without a building. Parents are furious, claiming that Shas representative Avi Amsalem and municipal officials are blocking the establishment of the institutions. MK Moshe Tur-Paz, who arrived at the protest, said: "Shas blocked the move." The municipality has yet to respond.

The students were left without an educational framework, and according to their parents, the reason is the opposition of the ultra-Orthodox parties to schools that teach a full core curriculum. "Political figures in the municipality, led by a representative from Shas, are inciting against the establishment of the state-religious school," they attacked. The municipality: "The institution was...

Adina Bar-Shalom and Rivka Chikotai claimed that the memorial service for their father had become an "election rally" funded by the state. The two called for the responsibility for the events to be transferred to the family: "To hold a state and worthy memorial service - and not an election."

Following Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's harsh attack on the Attorney General, the daughters of the late spiritual leader have opened an unprecedented front against the Shas party and its current leadership.

Rabbi Moshe Maya, the eldest member of the Shas Council of Torah Sages, is heard in a recording attacking the Prime Minister: "Bibi promised a lot, I won't believe him about anything." According to him, even a commitment to pass an exemption law within 30 days will not be enough - and Shas will not join the government before it is approved.

Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef launched a harsh attack against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. The criticism follows the Attorney General's demand to postpone state memorial events for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef due to election concerns.