Aryeh Deri
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Aryeh Deri, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar Party Surges to 24 Seats, Netanyahu's Likud Drops to 22
A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar party leading with 24 seats, surpassing Netanyahu's Likud at 22. Other parties show mixed results, with no bloc reaching a majority, indica…
Israeli Election Committee Bans AI-Generated Soldier Video Amid Campaign Law Challenges
Israel's Central Elections Committee has banned a Shas party video featuring an AI-generated soldier, citing election laws prohibiting military imagery in campaigns. This highligh…
Yoaz Hendel Vows No Compromise With Ultra-Orthodox Parties Over Military Conscription
Yoaz Hendel, leader of the Zionist Home - Reservists party, strongly condemned ultra-Orthodox parties for refusing military service, calling it apostasy from the Torah. He critici…
Shas Balances Dual Campaign on Draft Law to Appease Both Haredi and Traditional Voters
Shas is running a dual campaign to manage internal divisions over the military draft law, balancing support for yeshiva students with outreach to traditional voters who serve in t…
Shas Condemns Judge Solberg for Banning Party Video, Accuses Left-Wing Bias
Shas condemned Judge Noam Solberg for banning its campaign video, accusing him of bias favoring Gadi Eizenkot's left-wing party and judicial persecution of right-wing groups. Shas…
Election Committee Orders Shas and Aryeh Deri to Remove Campaign Video Featuring Religious Soldier
Israel's Central Elections Committee chairman ordered Shas and MK Aryeh Deri to remove a campaign video featuring a religious soldier, following a petition alleging illegal use of…
Gadi Eizenkot Challenges Shas Over Military Recruitment in Election Campaign Clash
Gadi Eizenkot's party Yashar! has demanded Shas remove a campaign video for unauthorized use of soldiers, sparking a sharp political dispute over ultra-Orthodox military conscript…
Motty Babchik Accused of Trying to Weaken Shas and Challenge Netanyahu Amid Haredi Draft Crisis
Motty Babchik is accused by Shas insiders of attempting to exploit the Haredi draft crisis to weaken Shas and challenge Netanyahu. While Babchik publicly supports Gur’s leadership…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Hurl 'Malkieli Murderer' Chants at Shas MK in Jerusalem
Extremist ultra-Orthodox protesters from the Jerusalem Faction shouted "Malkieli murderer" at Shas MK Michal Malchieli near a Jerusalem synagogue as he left a lesson with Rabbi Yi…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Surround Shas MK Michael Malchieli, Call Him 'Murderer' Over Draft Law Support
Shas MK Michael Malchieli was surrounded and insulted by ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem after supporting a controversial draft law. The protest followed a recent reconcili…
Israeli Election Campaign Intensifies Amid Security Concerns and Political Turmoil
On August 22, 2026, Israel's "Ulpan Shishi" connected recent security incidents, political polls, and party struggles to the upcoming elections, highlighting government challenges…
Shas Party Faces Decline as Aryeh Deri Seeks Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's Leadership
Shas, led by Aryeh Deri, is facing a steep decline in political influence and voter support in Israel. Deri has asked Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef to assume party leadership to stop the lo…
Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Most Ultra-Orthodox Funding, Releases 78 Million Shekels for Religious Services
The Israeli Supreme Court upheld a freeze on hundreds of millions of shekels allocated to ultra-Orthodox institutions but allowed 78 million shekels for religious services to be r…
Shas Faces Electoral Risks as Aryeh Deri Balances Hardline and Traditional Voters
Shas's reconciliation between Aryeh Deri and Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef strengthens the party's hardline Haredi stance but risks alienating traditional voters who support IDF service, cr…
Netanyahu’s Strategy Risks Perpetuating Regional Conflicts Until Israeli Elections
Prime Minister Netanyahu intends to prolong conflicts in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and the West Bank until Israel’s elections, maintaining security tensions to influence voters. This…
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Reaffirms Unity with Shas Ahead of Election Campaign Launch
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef publicly reconciled with Shas chairman Aryeh Deri by attending the party's campaign launch after a recent internal dispute, signaling restored unity ahead of t…
Netanyahu Plans to Appoint New Interior Minister Soon, Considering Non-MK Candidate
Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to appoint a new Interior Minister soon after a year-long vacancy, coordinating with Shas leader Aryeh Deri. Leading candidates include Ofir Katz…
Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport and Rising Tensions in Israeli Society Mark Latest News
Israel faces social and security turmoil as Shas leader visits Rabbi Yosef, chaos disrupts Ben Gurion Airport, and a missing yeshiva student's body is found near Tiberias.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Softens Tone, Blesses IDF Soldiers as Divine Messengers
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef has softened his stance on the IDF draft, blessing soldiers as divine protectors of Israel in a joint video with Shas leader Aryeh Deri. This marks a shift fro…
Historic Letter from Baba Sali Reveals His Deep Yearning for Israel After State's Founding
A handwritten letter from the Baba Sali to Israel's first Minister of Religious Affairs, written in 1949 from Morocco, reveals his deep spiritual yearning for the newly establishe…
Likud Primaries Draw Unprecedented Religious Voter Turnout Amid Political and Community Highlights
The Likud primaries in Bnei Brak saw an unprecedented open turnout of religious voters, signaling changing political dynamics. Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef was reaffirmed as Shas's spiritu…
Gilad Erdan Rejects Claims of Being Anti-Haredi, Open to Haredi Parties in Government
Gilad Erdan denies being anti-Haredi and says he is open to Haredi parties joining a future Israeli government if they accept the state's core principles. He rejects Arab parties'…
Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar Party Surges to 26 Seats but Coalition Falls Short of Majority
Gadi Eizenkot Surpasses Likud Despite Party’s Gains in New Mandate Poll
The Likud party gained two mandates in a recent poll, but Gadi Eizenkot’s "Yashar!" party grew more. Netanyahu’s coalition and the opposition both increased their mandates, with E…
Avigdor Lieberman Criticizes Netanyahu and Likud, Calls for New Political Direction
Avigdor Lieberman condemned Likud and Netanyahu for losing ideological direction and fostering blind loyalty, calling for equal military conscription and strategic defense reforms…
Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael Party Leads Knesset Poll, Smotrich’s Religious Zionism Gains
A Kantar poll shows Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael party leading with 24 seats, ahead of Likud’s 23, while Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism party gains one seat. The coalition holds…
Bennett's Party Nears Electoral Threshold with Only Six Seats in New Poll
A new poll shows Naftali Bennett's 'Together' party near the electoral threshold with six seats, while Netanyahu's Likud leads with 32 seats. The right-wing bloc holds a solid maj…
Moshe Gafni Questions Ultra-Orthodox Alliance with Right-Wing Bloc in Talks with Rabbis
Moshe Gafni discussed with rabbis the potential dissolution of the ultra-Orthodox alliance with the right-wing bloc, questioning if the political cost is worth it ahead of the 202…
Noam Party Accuses Shas of Voter Deception Over Similar Election Slogans
The Noam Party accused Shas of misleading voters by using a nearly identical election slogan, demanding its removal or threatening legal action. Shas defended its campaign, citing…
Winter’s Party Fails to Pass Threshold, Weakening Smotrich and Shrinking Coalition to 47 Seats
A new poll shows Ofer Winter’s party failing to pass the electoral threshold, causing Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism party to also fall below it. This would shrink the coali…
Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! Leads with 24 Seats as Third Bloc Collapses, Shas Stagnates
A Channel 12 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! party leading with 24 seats, ahead of Likud’s 22. The third bloc fails to cross the electoral threshold, while Shas remains stagnan…
Aryeh Deri Rejects Deal to Resolve Rift With Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Ahead of Elections
Negotiations between Shas leader Aryeh Deri and Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's camp to resolve internal party tensions have stalled after Deri rejected a proposed agreement, though behind-…
Naftali Bennett Criticizes Ultra-Orthodox Influence in Likud Primaries
Naftali Bennett condemned the influence of ultra-Orthodox activists in Likud's primaries, accusing the party of relying on anti-Zionist factions and neglecting soldiers. He vowed…
Three Shas Members in Kiryat Gat Defect to Achi Party Ahead of Elections
Three Shas members in Kiryat Gat, including two city councilors, defect to the Achi party over ideological differences on IDF conscription, signaling internal shifts ahead of Isra…
Right-Wing Commentator Warns Netanyahu His Alliance with Ultra-Orthodox Could Cost Him Power
Right-wing commentator Avi Shoshan warned Prime Minister Netanyahu that his alliance with ultra-Orthodox parties and failure to address military conscription equality could cost h…
Itamar Ben Gvir Refuses to Include New Haredi Parties in Otzma Yehudit List
Itamar Ben Gvir, leader of Otzma Yehudit, announced he will not merge with new Haredi parties 'Achi' and 'The Haredi Public,' urging disappointed Haredi voters to support his part…
Netanyahu Rejects Party Primaries as Israeli Political Landscape Shifts
Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses the Likud party primaries as a sham, reflecting broader shifts in Israeli politics where his personal dominance overshadows party democracy. The artic…
National Security Minister Ben Gvir Defends Handling of Haredi Protests and Urges Support from Disappointed Haredi Voters
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir defended his approach to Haredi protests and conscription, accusing ultra-Orthodox leaders of political attacks. He urged disillusioned…
Rabbi Asher Zagdoun Officially Appointed First Chief Rabbi of Harish
Rabbi Asher Zagdoun was officially appointed as Harish's first chief rabbi in a ceremony attended by prominent rabbis, government officials, and community leaders. The event highl…
Likud Primaries Spark Political Maneuvering by Other Party Leaders Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ahead of the 2026 elections, the Likud party's primaries have become a contested arena with other party leaders, including Avigdor Lieberman, Aryeh Deri, and Itamar Ben-Gvir, inte…
IDF Chief Rabbi Leads Ceremony Awarding Scholarships to Torah Scholars in Givat Ze'ev
In Givat Ze'ev, Torah scholars received scholarships at the "Maran Prize" ceremony honoring Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's legacy, with speeches by Chief Rabbi David Yosef and blessings fro…
Likud Coalition Chair Opir Katz Vows to Push Judicial Reform Fully After Elections
Likud coalition chairman Opir Katz said the party was too cautious with judicial reforms and vowed to fully advance them after elections. He condemned a failed internal attempt to…
Israeli Political Landscape Lacks a True Third Bloc, Analyst Says
Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, political analyst Roy Lachmanovitch argues that despite claims of a "third bloc," Israel's political system remains fundamentally two-polar, with…
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Backs Likud Candidates Supporting Haredi Interests Ahead of Primaries
Shas leader Aryeh Deri is backing Likud MKs Boaz Bismuth, Hanoch Milwitsky, Ofir Katz, and Avichai Boaron in the upcoming primaries for their support of Haredi interests, directin…
Israeli Parliament Members Relocated to Cafeteria Amid Renovations and Upcoming Lockdown
Due to renovations, Israeli parliament members have been relocated to the Knesset cafeteria for prayers. The Knesset will enter a two-week recess with restricted access, and a ful…
Gadi Eizenkot Leads New Poll as Netanyahu and Bennett Lose Support
A recent poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! party leading with 23 seats, while Netanyahu's Likud falls to 21 and Bennett's Beyachad drops to 12. The opposition bloc nears a majori…
Opposition Condemns Jerusalem Ultra-Orthodox Protest Using Holocaust Symbols Against IDF Service
A Jerusalem ultra-Orthodox protest against military service using Holocaust imagery near Bnei Brak sparked sharp condemnation from Israeli opposition leaders, who called for endin…
Eli Yishai Reemerges as Political Challenger to Aryeh Deri in Haredi Sector
Eli Yishai is in advanced talks with the Haredi Public party to potentially join forces, backed by strong support in recent polls. This move could challenge Shas leader Aryeh Deri…