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Haredi conscription debate threatens long-standing Israeli coalitions - opinion
Ultra-Orthodox parties face mounting political backlash as Israel’s war strains the reserve system and coalition stability.
Former interior minister Moshe Arbel announces his resignation from Knesset
Haredi parties may push elections as Netanyahu loses leverage - analysis
'May God kill, destroy the judges,' Yitzhak Yosef denounces ruling restricting Western Wall prayers
Arye Deri denies telling Shas MKs to prepare to leave gov't coalition in coming days
Israel's public broadcaster KAN News reported the claim earlier on Sunday evening, but it was later denied by a spokesperson from Deri's office.
How a tax opposed by Shas sparked climate backlash in the ultra-Orthodox community
A newly published Hebrew University of Jerusalem study found that the well-meaning environmental tax turned into a cultural flashpoint.
Families of Oct. 7 victims blast Arye Deri for saying Hamas massacre ‘saved Israel’
The October Council, an NGO that represents over 1,500 families of victims called Deri’s comments a “slap in the face.”
Ron Dermer is 'God’s messenger,' Shas chairman Arye Deri claims after joint Iran strikes
Speaking to Channel 14’s Yinon Magal, Deri noted that if the government had been dissolved the night before Israel struck Iran, President Trump might not have agreed to join.
Haredi draft dilemma: Religious exemption from IDF will bring down the government
With a majority of Israelis calling for public change, haredi exemption from the IDF is no longer just a legal debate, but a question of Israel’s survival.
Much ado about nothing: Coalition remains standing as core issues remain unsolved - analysis
The week culminated with an agreement between Shas, Degel Hatorah, Knesset legal advisers, and committees, and an ensuing failed attempt by the opposition to disperse the Knesset.
Shas still trying to reach coalition agreement, rabbis' council head says
This comes after Rabbi Maya signed a letter on Monday opposing the conscription of any haredi individual, even those not studying in a yeshiva.
Israel Police arrest suspect in arson attack on Jerusalem synagogue
Shas spiritual leader and former chief rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's home synagogue was set ablaze early Sunday morning.
Road to elections? Shas, Degel Hatorah will vote to dissolve Knesset, parties say
"The ultra-Orthodox public feels persecuted by the Likud and [MK Yuli] Edelstein," the Shas spokesperson said.
Leading rabbi to instruct ultra-Orthodox faction to exit Netanyahu's coalition
Haredi leader hints at coalition exit over IDF draft bill delays, potentially collapsing the government.
