Shas
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Shas, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
New Poll Shows Yisrael Leading as Likud Weakens, Opposition Holds Majority
A new Maariv poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael party leading with 23 seats, Likud dropping to 21, and the opposition holding a majority with 57 seats compared to the coalition's…
Lead Investigator Details Key Breakthroughs in Benyahu Razi Murder Case
The lead investigator in Benyahu Razi's murder case detailed how police pieced together evidence and witness accounts to identify seven suspects involved in the fatal assault in a…
Senior Haredi Journalist Involved in Violent Confrontation at Political Event
A senior Haredi journalist was involved in a violent dispute at a high-profile political event but was peacefully reconciled. The report also covers various religious and politica…
Haredi Parties Condemn Yair Golan's Plan to Introduce Public Transport on Shabbat
Haredi parties sharply criticized Yair Golan's plan to introduce public transportation on Shabbat, warning it threatens Israel's Jewish identity. Golan supports equal military con…
Israel Faces Renewed Political Battle Over Voting Rights for Citizens Abroad Ahead of 2026 Elections
Since a 1965 sailors' strike demanding voting rights abroad, Israel has grappled with extending electoral participation to its 550,000 citizens living overseas. Ahead of the 2026…
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…
Court Lifts Police Restrictions on Protesters Against Religious Zionism Party
The Petah Tikva court removed police restrictions on protesters against the Religious Zionism party, ruling the measures were unwarranted. Protesters left before police arrived an…
Gadi Eizenkot Surges Ahead in Polls as Netanyahu Bloc Collapses
A Channel 13 poll places Gadi Eizenkot ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu in Knesset seats and prime minister suitability, with the opposition bloc gaining strength. Party mergers show m…
New Video Footage Reveals Details of Benyahu Razi Murder in Jerusalem
New video and audio recordings reveal the murder of Benyahu Razi in Jerusalem, showing his ex-partner and others involved. Authorities have indicted seven suspects, including the…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Wear Yellow Badges, Compare IDF Draft to Nazi Persecution on Highway 4
Ultra-Orthodox protesters on Highway 4 wore yellow badges and compared IDF conscription to Nazi persecution, sparking political condemnation. The demonstration opposed mandatory m…
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…
Irony Dominates Israel's 2026 Election Campaign Amid Political Contradictions
Israel's 2026 election campaign features notable ironies, including Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef urging voters against Shas to weaken the right-wing bloc, Gilad Erdan naming his party "Uni…
Massive Traffic Jams Hit Road 4 Near Bnei Brak Amid Ultra-Orthodox Protest Against IDF Draft
Ultra-Orthodox protests against IDF draft arrests caused major traffic jams on Road 4 near Bnei Brak. The arrested yeshiva student was transferred to military police after being s…
Haredi Protest Resumes Over Arrest of Draft-Dodging Youth in Central Israel
The Haredi Heretzpanim faction is renewing protests after a young Haredi man was arrested and transferred to military police custody following questioning at Lahav 433. Police say…
IDF Conscript Under Investigation Detained by Military Police Amid Ultra-Orthodox Protests
An IDF conscript suspected in an investigation was detained by military police after being found AWOL, prompting ultra-Orthodox protests planned in Bnei Brak.
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…
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Accuses Netanyahu and Religious Zionists of Undermining Right-Wing Bloc
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef accused Netanyahu and Religious Zionists of undermining the right-wing bloc and suggested working with the left, though his aides denied this. Internal ultra-O…
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Urges Ultra-Orthodox to Oppose Netanyahu and Right-Wing Bloc
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef urged his followers not to vote for Shas and to oppose Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc, claiming Netanyahu and religious Zionists dislike the ultra-Orthodox. Netan…
Naftali Bennett Rules Out Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni in Future Government Over Haredi Draft Opposition
Naftali Bennett announced that Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni will be excluded from any government he leads due to their opposition to drafting Haredi Jews. He condemned settler viole…
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…
MK Moshe Abutbul Demands Explanation from Itamar Ben-Gvir Over Yeshiva Student Arrest
MK Moshe Abutbul criticized National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after military police arrested yeshiva student Moshe Steiner following his testimony at Lahav 433. Abutbul w…
MK Avi Maoz Runs Independently, Vows Equal Education Funding and Opposes Draft for Torah Students
MK Avi Maoz of Noam LeIsrael declares an independent run to protect the right-wing bloc, aiming for the Education Ministry. He promises equal funding for all students regardless o…
Likud Ministers Secure Safe Seats Amid Intense Primary Battles and Internal Deals
Three Likud ministers received guaranteed spots on the party list amid fierce primary battles and internal deals, raising questions about the motives behind these arrangements. Me…
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…
Ultra-Orthodox Communities Become Influential Force Within Likud Party
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews from major Hasidic sects have joined Israel's Likud party, forming a significant political force that influences ministers and Knesset members. Le…
Tel Aviv Court Rejects NIS 36 Million Class Action Over Access to Nahal Asi Stream
The Tel Aviv District Court rejected a NIS 36 million class action against Kibbutz Nir David over blocking public access to the Nahal Asi stream, citing the need to balance public…
Criticism Mounts Over Maccabi Tel Aviv's Handling of Roy Revivo Amid Team Struggles
Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 3-0 to CSKA Sofia and is likely to drop to the Conference League playoffs. The club faces criticism for its poor handling of left-back Roy Revivo amid transf…
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…
Israeli Comedy Classic 'Givat Halfon' Fails to Inspire New Film 'Giva 338' on 50th Anniversary
The 50th anniversary film "Giva 338" attempts to honor the classic Israeli comedy "Givat Halfon Doesn't Answer" but fails to replicate its humor and charm. The original 1976 film…
Son of Former Shas MK Arrested Near Ramla with Loaded Gun
Eli Eliezer Cohen, son of former Shas MK Amnon Cohen, was arrested near Ramla on August 5, 2026, with a loaded, unregistered FN pistol suspected to be smuggled into Israel. Police…
Netanyahu Widens Lead Over Gadi Eizenkot as New Parties Fail to Cross Threshold
A recent poll shows Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc gaining strength as two new Israeli parties fail to cross the electoral threshold. Netanyahu leads Gadi Eizenkot by 7 percentage poin…
Amit Segal Supports Gilad Erdan’s Claim of Likud Offer Amid Political Shifts
Amit Segal supports Gilad Erdan’s claim that Likud offered him a reserved spot, but Erdan is reportedly forming a new party. Segal notes Netanyahu’s limited ability to allocate re…
Thousands of Yeshiva Students Gather in Haifa to Mark Elul Period Amid Tensions Over Draft
Hundreds of yeshiva students gathered in Haifa for the Elul season camp amid ongoing draft tensions, with leading rabbis participating. Across Israel, yeshivas marked the end of s…
Likud and New Party Led by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein Exchange Accusations Over Right-Wing Votes
Likud and the new party formed by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein are engaged in mutual accusations over right-wing votes ahead of elections. Likud accuses them of being "fake righ…
Right-Wing Public Support Grows but Coalition Faces Mandate Loss Ahead of Israeli Elections
Following recent conflict, Israeli public opinion has shifted rightward, but the right-wing coalition is losing support due to internal divisions and dissatisfaction with party al…
Yoav Segalovitz’s Potential Alliance with Mansour Abbas Fails to Shift Israeli Election Polls
Recent polls show Likud leading Israel’s upcoming elections, with Yisrael Beytenu gaining ground under Gadi Eizenkot. Yoav Segalovitz’s potential alliance with Mansour Abbas’s Ra’…
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…
Gadi Eizenkot's 'Yashar!' Leads Poll as Only 18% Believe Netanyahu Will Enforce Full Draft Law
A Channel 13 poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's "Yashar!" leading with 23 seats, Likud at 22, and only 18% believe Netanyahu will enforce a full draft law. Netanyahu holds a slight edge o…
Mother of Murdered Benyahu Razi Condemns Defendants’ Requests for Leniency
After indictments in the murder of Benyahu Razi, his mother condemned the accused’s requests for leniency and described harassment from their associates. One suspect’s mother face…
Former MK Yaakov Margi Criticizes Ultra-Orthodox Leadership Over Military Draft Crisis
Former Shas MK Yaakov Margi criticizes the ultra-Orthodox leadership for its fragmented approach and failure to resolve the military draft crisis, blaming concessions to extremist…
Israeli Comedy 'Giva 338' Pays Tribute to Classic 'Givat Halfon' 50 Years Later
The new Israeli comedy "Giva 338," directed by Erez Ben Harush, premieres as a tribute to the 50-year-old classic "Givat Halfon Doesn't Answer." Set in 1976, it blends original hu…
Israeli Election Committee Bans Real-Time Voter Data Sharing, Sparking Likud Outrage
Israel's Central Elections Committee banned real-time sharing of voter identities at polling stations via apps like Elector, citing privacy concerns. The decision mainly affects l…
MK Yoav Segalovich Resigns from Yesh Atid Amid Party Turmoil
MK Yoav Segalovich resigned from the Knesset and Yesh Atid amid declining party polls and internal challenges. He served as Deputy Minister of Public Security and is succeeded by…
New Party by Erdan and Edelstein Fails to Pass Electoral Threshold in Latest Poll
A new poll shows the party formed by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein failing to pass the electoral threshold, with Likud losing a seat and Yisrael Beiteinu gaining two. The coaliti…
Benai Family's Century-Long Legacy Shapes Israeli Culture Across Generations
The Benai family, originating from a Jerusalem vegetable shop over a century ago, has produced multiple generations of prominent Israeli artists in music, theater, and comedy, inc…
Pollster Filber Warns Left Seeks to Weaken Right Through Haredi Votes
Pollster Shlomo Filber warned that the left is attempting to weaken the right-wing bloc by suppressing Haredi voter turnout and promoting fringe parties, aiming to reduce Shas's K…
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…
