Aryeh Deri
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Aryeh Deri, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Interior Ministry Approves Key Step for Sabbath-Compliant Energy Project in Lod
The Israeli Interior Ministry approved leasing land for a Sabbath-compliant energy storage system in Lod's Ganei Ayalon neighborhood after two years of delays, with further regula…
Former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Urges Followers Not to Vote for Shas, Calls to Oppose Right-Wing Bloc
Former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef has reportedly urged his followers not to vote for Shas and called for opposing the right-wing bloc, criticizing Netanyahu and Religious Zionists…
Naftali Bennett Excludes Deri and Gafni from Government Over Haredi Draft Opposition
Naftali Bennett declared Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni will not join his government due to their opposition to Haredi conscription, condemned settler violence as terror, and presente…
Shas Extends Tenure of City Rabbis, Enabling Decades-Long Appointments with High Salaries
Shas has changed the rules for appointing city rabbis in Israel, enabling them to serve for decades with high salaries. The average tenure is now over 35 years, with some rabbis e…
Former Defense Minister Liberman Blasts Current Defense Minister Katz Over Social Media Video and Cabinet Remarks
Former Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman criticized current Defense Minister Israel Katz for a social media video and cabinet remarks attacking the IDF Chief of Staff, calling for…
MK Dan Illouz Resigns from Knesset After Joining Yisrael Beiteinu
MK Dan Illouz resigned from the Knesset after leaving Likud to join Yisrael Beiteinu, criticizing Likud's concessions to ultra-Orthodox parties. His resignation takes effect withi…
New Poll Shows Yisrael Beiteinu Surges, Bennett Gains, Netanyahu and Others Lose Ground
A recent Midgam poll shows Yisrael Beiteinu gaining strength and leading with 24 seats, while Likud falls to 22. Naftali Bennett's party improves to 15 seats, reversing previous l…
MK Hili Tropper Demands Universal Draft Law as Condition for Joining Any Israeli Government
MK Hili Tropper of the Beit Tzioni party demands a universal draft law as a strict condition for joining any future Israeli government, rejecting coalitions dependent on ultra-Ort…
Avigdor Lieberman Urges Opposition Unity Ahead of Israeli Elections
Avigdor Lieberman urged Israeli opposition leaders to unite and focus on defeating Netanyahu's coalition ahead of elections in two and a half months, warning against internal conf…
Avigdor Lieberman Denies Coordination With Naftali Bennett on Prime Minister Demand
Avigdor Lieberman denied coordinating with Naftali Bennett over the prime minister role post-elections, stressing opposition unity and accusing Gadi Eisenkot's circle of leaks.
Degel HaTorah Leader Gafni Declines Support for Netanyahu; Bennett Insists They Are United
Moshe Gafni of Degel HaTorah announced his faction does not support Netanyahu, signaling a political shift. Naftali Bennett responded by asserting unity among ultra-Orthodox leade…
Yinon Magal Criticizes Naftali Bennett for Focus on Ultra-Orthodox Issues
Naftali Bennett criticized ultra-Orthodox leaders for enabling draft evasion and vowed to withhold state funds from non-enlistees. Broadcaster Yinon Magal responded by accusing Be…
New Haredi Parties Challenge Established Religious Bloc Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, three new Haredi parties are challenging the traditional dominance of Shas and United Torah Judaism by appealing to disillusioned voters seeking…
Amit Segal Highlights Netanyahu’s New Precedent of Reserved Knesset Seats in Likud
Amit Segal revealed that Netanyahu has introduced reserved Knesset seats in Likud, a new practice for the party, with Gilad Erdan offered a reserved spot. Segal also discussed the…
Israel Katz Faces Criticism for Undermining Israeli Security and Military Cohesion
Attorney Uriel Lin accuses Defense Minister Israel Katz of jeopardizing Israeli security by supporting ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions and undermining military leadership, fueling…
Dan Illouz Prefers Yair Golan Over Ultra-Orthodox Ministers in Government
MK Dan Illouz, now with Yisrael Beiteinu, expressed a preference for Yair Golan in government roles over ultra-Orthodox party ministers, despite previously criticizing Golan. He c…
Longstanding Netanyahu-Haredi Alliance Faces Strain Over Yeshiva Draft Issue Ahead of Israeli Elections
The decades-old political alliance between Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc and the Haredi parties is under unprecedented strain due to disputes over the military draft of yes…
Israeli Businessman Dudi Apple Breaks Silence on Legal Harassment and Frozen Billions
Israeli businessman Dudi Apple revealed in a Channel 14 interview that he has faced 231 investigations, which he claims are politically motivated due to his right-wing views. He d…
Avigdor Lieberman Criticizes Israeli Government and Shin Bet Leadership in Podcast Interview
Avigdor Lieberman criticized Israel's current government as sectarian and damaging to national security, questioned Shin Bet leadership, and demanded universal military conscripti…
Former PM Naftali Bennett Rejects Coalition With Ultra-Orthodox Parties, Demands Full IDF Draft
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett ruled out any coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties that support military draft exemptions, condemning their stance as a threat to Is…
MK Dan Illouz Resigns from Knesset, Sabbatai Katesh to Replace Him
MK Dan Illouz announces his imminent resignation from the Knesset after switching from Likud to Yisrael Beiteinu. He sharply criticizes Netanyahu's leadership and Likud's directio…
Haredi Museum Breaks Attendance Records as Judge Solberg Sparks Election Reporting Controversy
The Haredi museum exhibition 'Heichalot' broke attendance records during Bein Hazmanim, while Judge Salberg's ruling banning polling station reports sparked political debate. Prom…
Dan Illouz Criticizes Netanyahu and Likud After Joining Yisrael Beiteinu
Dan Illouz left Likud to join Yisrael Beiteinu, sharply criticizing Netanyahu and Likud for abandoning right-wing values and failing to lead. He praised Avigdor Lieberman and call…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar Party Leads with 23 Seats in New Israeli Poll
A recent Channel 13 poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar party leading with 23 seats, ahead of Netanyahu's Likud at 22. The opposition bloc holds 58 seats, outnumbering Netanyahu's c…
Former Shas Leader Eli Yishai Considers Political Return with Pro-Draft Haredi Party
Eli Yishai, former Shas leader, is considering reentering politics with the "Haredi Public" party, which supports drafting non-studying Haredi youth. Internal Haredi leaders warn…
Aryeh Deri Prepares Strategy to Counter Shas Party's Poll Decline
Polls predict a steep decline for the Shas party to seven seats, prompting Aryeh Deri to devise strategies to regain voter support amid tensions with Netanyahu and other ultra-Ort…
Shas Condemns Supreme Court Freeze on Budget Transfers to Ultra-Orthodox Education
Shas condemned the Israeli Supreme Court's decision to freeze 250 million shekels in budget transfers to ultra-Orthodox education, calling it undemocratic and discriminatory. The…
Israeli Contractor Dudi Apple Suspected of Concealing Real Estate Assets Worth Tens of Millions with Aid from Michael Kleiner and Dayan Family
Dudi Apple, a bankrupt Israeli contractor, along with former Likud MK Michael Kleiner and the Dayan siblings, are under investigation for allegedly concealing real estate assets w…
Right-Wing Bloc Secures Majority as Shas Strengthens to 11 Seats in New Poll
A recent poll shows the right-wing bloc in Israel holding a majority with 62 seats, as Shas strengthens to 11 seats. Likud leads with 31 seats, Yesh Atid follows with 22, and the…
Israeli Welfare Ministry Fails to Set Fair Criteria for Food Card Distribution, Funds Likely to Remain Unallocated
The Israeli Welfare Ministry has not established fair criteria for distributing over 250 million shekels in food aid, largely due to Shas party demands favoring ultra-Orthodox com…
Jerusalem Ultra-Orthodox Activist Attacked Outside Haredi Draft Conference Amid Political Tensions
In Jerusalem, ultra-Orthodox activists from the Jerusalem Faction attacked a pro-Haredi draft conference organizer, prompting police intervention. The event occurred amid heighten…
Haredi Faction Leader Sets Friday Deadline for Representation Demands to Religious Parties
Motty Leitner, leader of the "Haredi Public" faction, has given Shas and United Torah Judaism leaders a Friday deadline to meet demands for broader Haredi representation. If ignor…
Israeli MKs Michael Malchieli and Oded Forer Clash Over Haredi Draft Law and Security Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, MKs Michael Malchieli (Shas) and Oded Forer (Yisrael Beiteinu) clashed over the Haredi draft law, security policies, and economic issues. Malchie…
Likud Primaries Remain Crucial as Last Vestige of Israeli Parliamentary Democracy
Israel's Likud party primaries remain a vital democratic process amid a Knesset increasingly dominated by a small group of political power brokers controlling candidate selection…
Likud and Yisrael Beytenu Tie at 23 Seats Each in New Israeli Poll
A recent poll shows Likud and Yisrael Beytenu tied at 23 seats each, with Netanyahu's coalition holding 50 seats and the opposition bloc reaching 70 seats in the Israeli Knesset.
Haredi Parties Face Political Burden Over Draft Law and Economic Impact
Haredi parties initially campaigned on economic grievances in the 2022 elections but now face political challenges due to the stalled military draft law. The law's delay has led t…
Israeli Election Committee Rejects Attempt to Halt Haredi Public Campaign
Israel's Central Election Committee chairman rejected petitions to stop the Haredi Public faction's election campaign, allowing it to proceed amid claims of misleading use of Unit…
Netanyahu Plans to Appoint Interior Minister Soon, Ophir Katz Leading Candidate
Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to appoint a new Interior Minister soon, with Ophir Katz as a leading candidate, following months of the ministry operating without a minister after…
Netanyahu's Office Undermines Likud Campaign Over Arrest Freeze Law Confusion
Prime Minister Netanyahu initially defended the Arrest Freeze Law but his close aides later admitted it failed and will not continue, causing confusion and damaging the Likud camp…
Netanyahu Reassures Ultra-Orthodox Leaders After Halting Draft Law Advancement
Prime Minister Netanyahu reassured ultra-Orthodox party leaders that the draft law will not advance, aligning with their demands, but faced sharp criticism from opposition figures…
Israeli Politicians Criticize Netanyahu’s Rejection of Draft Law for Haredim
Israeli opposition leaders harshly criticized Netanyahu for abandoning the draft freeze law and promising a full conscription law only after elections, accusing him of political s…
Avigdor Lieberman Rejects Coalition with Ra'am, Criticizes Likud as Ultra-Orthodox Lite
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, rejected cooperation with Ra'am and criticized Likud as an ultra-Orthodox lite party. He urged opposition unity to oust Netanyahu's…
Yisrael Beiteinu Leads with 23 Seats as Shas Drops to 7 in New Israeli Poll
A recent Maariv poll shows Shas falling to 7 seats while Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu leads with 23 seats. The opposition bloc could form a government with 61 seats if Hendel…
Israeli Commentator Ishay Cohen Praises Bezalel Smotrich’s Political Achievements Over Ultra-Orthodox Parties
Ishay Cohen, a commentator and ultra-Orthodox voter, praised Bezalel Smotrich for delivering concrete political achievements, especially in the West Bank, contrasting this with th…
New Haredi Parties Challenge Established Religious Factions Amid Calls for Reform
New Haredi political parties in Israel are challenging the established religious factions Shas and United Torah Judaism by demanding reforms such as primary elections, IDF enlistm…
Avigdor Lieberman Warns Israel to Prepare for End of US Military Aid and Calls for Budget Overhaul
Avigdor Lieberman urges Israel to overhaul its budget amid rising living costs and warns of the impending end of US military aid by 2028. He criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu fo…
Bennett's Party Plummets to 13 Seats While Hendel and Trooper's New Party Gains 5
A new Israeli poll shows Naftali Bennett's Yahad party falling sharply to 13 seats, while the new Hendel-Trooper party rises to 5 seats. Likud and Yashar! are tied at 23 seats eac…
Tensions Rise as Funding for Haredi Education Stalls Amid Coalition Dispute
Moshe Gafni of Degel HaTorah accused Shas and Aryeh Deri of blocking funds for Haredi education tied to a deal with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Shas denied the claims, blam…
