Shas
Knesset advances bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law, supporting haredi draft evaders
It proposes that the State of Israel "recognize those who commit themselves to long-term dedication to Torah study as performing significant service to the state and the Jewish people."
Shas pushes tone-deaf Torah study law while soldiers die in Lebanon, Gaza - comment
Deri says Shas supports draft evaders during prison visit, calls to add Torah study to Basic Law
Haredi MKs instructed to end cooperation with coalition over contentious ultra-Orthodox draft bill
Haredi protesters attack Shas MK in Jerusalem following draft law advancement
Protesters shattered MK Ben-Tzur's car window and reportedly physically harmed him.
WATCH: Haredi demonstrators clash with passersby, throw objects at reporters covering protest
A video of a journalist from N12 having items thrown at her was shared on social media, where two reporters and their camera crew were attacked by protesters.
Deri asks Ben-Gvir to intervene as Israel Railways closes Jerusalem station ahead of mass protests
"This is an illegitimate decision that will prevent a huge public from reaching the rally and praying," Shas leader Arye Deri said.
Shas quits its coalition positions, demands regulation around haredi draft law
Shas vowed to continue advocating for yeshiva students, whom the party describes as “the secret of the spiritual and historical existence of the Jewish people.”
Bismuth update to haredi draft bill sparks clashes at Knesset FADC meeting
Rayten stated that Bismuth’s sections of the draft were entirely different from Edelstein's outline on the conscription bill.
Gov't approval of NIS 40 m. toward Shas school system to face legal obstacles - report
Officials claimed that the move to transfer the funds would face major legal difficulties, the report said.
Gafni urges Shas to open Sephardi schools, party responds amid renewed discrimination debate
Shas put out a letter thanking Gafni, thanking him for stressing the need for Shas to remain strong and independent, as no other party properly represents the Sephardic public.
'Obvious’ Netanyahu won't break up right-wing bloc for Gantz, Likud source tells ‘Post’
“There’s no need to convey such a message because it’s obvious and self-evident" that Netanyahu won't break up the bloc for Gantz, the Likud source told the Post.
Gov't to fund haredi draft dodgers' Rosh Hashanah pilgrimages to Uman, Ukraine
Opposition MKs Yair Lapid and Avigdor Liberman slammed the move, which allocates NIS 10m., as an irresponsible use of public funds, especially during a war.
Netanyahu an ‘atheist,’ former chief rabbi says, accusing IDF of targeting Sephardim
After a week of of demonstrations outside a military prison housing haredi detainees, former Sephardi chief rabbi slammed Netanyahu and Shas leader Arye Deri of stalling the haredi draft bill.
