The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/aryeh-deri/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:45:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Aryeh Deri | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/aryeh-deri/ 32 32 Netanyahu recalculates his election strategy amid shattered regional dreams https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-recalculates-his-election-strategy-amid-shattered-regional-dreams/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:40:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837470 The prime minister hoped to head to the polls as the victor of the Middle East, but a rebuke from Trump and ultra-Orthodox crises have imposed a new political reality

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]]> Internal ultra-Orthodox politics are driving an unprecedented assault on the AG https://www.timesofisrael.com/internal-ultra-orthodox-politics-are-driving-an-unprecedented-assault-on-the-ag/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:29:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834047 Facing intense pressure from constituents over the failed draft exemption law, Shas chairman Aryeh Deri and right-wing allies are inciting a rebellion against law enforcement

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]]> Shas leader threatens Haredi ‘tax revolt’ over latest push to conscript yeshiva students https://www.timesofisrael.com/shas-leader-threatens-haredi-tax-revolt-over-latest-push-to-conscript-yeshiva-students/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:12:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834003 Deri says government using Haredi parties as 'punching bag' after attorney general announces that donations to yeshivas harboring draft dodgers aren't eligible for tax credits

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]]> Following draft evader arrests, Gafni calls on Haredim to halt cooperation with police https://www.timesofisrael.com/following-draft-evader-arrests-gafni-calls-on-haredim-to-halt-cooperation-with-police/ Wed, 27 May 2026 16:26:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831664 Degel HaTorah chair urges local representatives not to 'become complicit in harming the holy Torah.' MKs advance bill restoring daycare subsidies for the children of draft dodgers

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]]> Ultra-Orthodox parties break with Netanyahu but know they have nowhere else to go https://www.timesofisrael.com/ultra-orthodox-parties-break-with-netanyahu-but-know-they-have-nowhere-else-to-go/ Wed, 13 May 2026 06:30:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822267 Despite Rabbi Lando’s ultimatum and anger over the draft law, any talk of a historic alliance with the center-left is baseless, as the Haredi factions rightly fear losing their voters

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]]> Tel Aviv set to choose new chief rabbi Sunday, with mayor said to favor Shas candidate https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-set-to-choose-new-chief-rabbi-sunday-with-mayor-said-to-favor-shas-candidate/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:38:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3808619 After a nine year vacancy, a 64-member panel will choose a candidate, with Mayor Ron Huldai reportedly striking deal with powerful Haredi party to give his support

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]]> Coalition forges ahead with bid to bar court from nixing ministerial appointments https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-forges-ahead-with-bid-to-bar-court-from-nixing-ministerial-appointments/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:59:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3760425&preview=true&preview_id=3760425 Shelved 2023 bill to allow a minister to serve despite criminal convictions is revived in apparent effort to protect Ben Gvir, who faces petitions for his dismissal

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]]> Coalition to renew work on bill barring court intervention in ministerial appointments https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-to-renew-work-on-bill-barring-court-intervention-in-ministerial-appointments/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:37:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3760020 Legislative process began in 2023 as attempt to allow Deri to serve as minister despite criminal convictions, but may now benefit Ben Gvir, who faces petitions for his dismissal

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]]> High Court tells state to advance Western Wall egalitarian plaza upgrade, without further delays https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-tells-state-to-advance-western-wall-egalitarian-plaza-upgrade-without-further-delays/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:24:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3758286 Chief rabbis claim justices overstepped their authority with ruling, while Shas leader Aryeh Deri accuses them of trying to 'desecrate' Western Wall

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]]> Bennett and Deri spar after mob attacks female soldiers in Bnei Brak https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-and-deri-spar-after-mob-attacks-female-soldiers-in-bnei-brak/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:27:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3755331 Former PM visits city, accuses coalition of turning blind eye to ultra-Orthodox incitement against joining army; Shas leader calls for restraining order against him

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]]> Haredi draft exemption marching ahead, but contentious bill still faces uphill battle https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-draft-exemption-marching-ahead-but-contentious-bill-still-faces-uphill-battle/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:35:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3736548 With rebel MKs possibly withholding support, legislation is set to advance out of committee but may be slow to face Knesset vote, putting ultra-Orthodox parties in a bind over budget

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]]> Israel is approaching elections in a new era. There aren’t many new faces https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-is-approaching-elections-in-a-new-era-there-arent-many-new-faces/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:52:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3737623 The country has undergone seismic changes over the past two-plus years, but many of the politicians vying for votes are the same ones who ran more than a decade ago

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]]> Haredi leaders blame babies’ deaths on state’s push to draft ultra-Orthodox men https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-leaders-blame-babies-deaths-on-states-push-to-draft-ultra-orthodox-men/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:01:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3737369 Shas, UTJ link tragedy at overcrowded, illegal daycare to attorney general’s instruction to cut childcare subsidies for draft evaders; hundreds protest babies' autopsy

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]]> Deri: Shas won’t support 2026 budget until Haredi kids get food-stamp funds https://www.timesofisrael.com/deri-shas-wont-support-2026-budget-until-haredi-kids-get-food-stamp-funds/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:53:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3707485 Ultra-Orthodox party head accuses Finance Ministry of altering criteria to exclude ultra-Orthodox; $86 million were promised to Shas in 2025 as part of coalition agreement

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]]> Despite apparently backing Bismuth’s draft exemption law, Shas still deeply divided https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-apparently-backing-bismuths-draft-exemption-law-shas-still-deeply-divided/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:49:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3682495 Senior Shas rabbis complain that chairman Aryeh Deri is weakening their influence in the party as it debates coalition proposal to regulate Haredi enlistment and IDF exemptions

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