The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/shas-party/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Shas party | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/shas-party/ 32 32 Supreme Court president: Haredi rampage at justice’s home was attack on rule of law https://www.timesofisrael.com/supreme-court-president-haredi-rampage-at-justices-home-was-attack-on-rule-of-law/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:48:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836393 Amit vows court system and judges will not bow to violent intimidation; 62 suspects to face custody hearing, some said refusing to cooperate; GroPro cameras and drones seized

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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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]]> Former Shas minister Moshe Arbel resigns from Knesset; defied party line on key issues https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-shas-minister-moshe-arbel-resigns-from-knesset-ahead-of-election/ Sun, 17 May 2026 15:47:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3825322 Ultra-Orthodox lawmaker, who served as both health and interior minister, broke ranks to say no moral justification for exempting Haredim from IDF if not studying in yeshiva; urged action against settler violence

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]]> Bring it on? Why the ultra-Orthodox, the opposition, and maybe Netanyahu think earlier elections will work for them https://www.timesofisrael.com/bring-it-on-why-the-ultra-orthodox-the-opposition-and-maybe-netanyahu-think-earlier-elections-will-work-for-them/ Wed, 13 May 2026 14:28:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822464 Haredi leaders believe forcing the vote on an earlier date will boost their support, the PM can see some potential benefit, and the opposition is evidently delighted. Thing is, they can't all be right

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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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]]> Haredi factions push to dissolve Knesset, increasing likelihood of slightly earlier elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-factions-back-dissolving-knesset-increasing-chance-for-early-elections/ Tue, 12 May 2026 18:54:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3822021 Degel HaTorah spiritual chief says it has 'lost trust' in PM over failure to pass army exemption bill; move would need support of Shas to succeed; opposition hopes to begin process Wednesday

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]]> Shas-backed candidate Zevadia Cohen appointed new chief rabbi of Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/shas-backed-candidate-zevadia-cohen-appointed-new-chief-rabbi-of-tel-aviv/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:23:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3810441 Rabbi selected by a 64-member committee after receiving the support of Mayor Ron Huldai

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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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]]> New law lets rabbinical courts arbitrate civil disputes; opposition head says Israel now a theocracy https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-law-allowing-rabbinical-courts-to-arbitrate-civil-disputes/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:26:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3785637 Yair Lapid warns that the controversial government-backed legislation, which significantly expands religious courts' authority, means country governed by Jewish law

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]]> Haredi parties likely to vote for 2026 state budget despite lack of exemption law https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-parties-likely-to-vote-for-2026-state-budget-despite-lack-of-exemption-law/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:09:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3773033 Shas and Degel HaTorah expected to vote in favor of budget while Agudat Yisrael will oppose it. Bill regulating Haredi conscription will not pass before the Knesset recess

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]]> In midst of war with Iran, Haredim continue to push for sweeping draft exemptions https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-midst-of-war-with-iran-haredim-continue-to-push-for-sweeping-draft-exemptions/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:02:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3769594 Spokeswoman for Knesset defense panel chairman Boaz Bismuth says draft of controversial bill ready to advance once Knesset resumes normal parliamentary activity

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]]> Haredi spiritual leaders: Those who arrest draft dodgers could face divine retribution https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-spiritual-leaders-those-who-arrest-draft-dodgers-could-face-divine-retribution/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:50:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3751613 Rabbis of Shas, UTJ's Degel HaTorah call on Military Police to refuse orders rather than commit the 'terrible crime' of arresting ultra-Orthodox men evading military service

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]]> Coalition advances key budget bill after enough Haredi MKs walk back revolt plans https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-advances-key-budget-bill-after-enough-haredi-mks-walk-back-revolt-plans/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:13:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3751487 Knesset approves split of Arrangements Bill, clearing path for budget to pass before deadline, but talks on Haredi draft bill still stuck, raising likelihood of early elections

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