Aryeh Deri

“The army doesn't want Haredi soldiers, it gives it a big headache,” claimed the Shas chairman. According to him, “The IDF wants a secular army. All these years it was an eye-wash.” Regarding the Hashmonaim Brigade, intended to allow Haredi soldiers to maintain their lifestyle, he said: “I haven't checked that.”

'The army does not want Haredi soldiers,' claimed the Shas chairman, dismissing previous integration efforts as a 'charade.' He also spoke out against the state-Haredi education system, calling it a 'real struggle.' Political leaders criticized his remarks as encouraging draft evasion.

In a recording published this morning on Galei Tzahal, the plan that led to the thwarting of Rabbi Moshe Maya's appointment as the movement's spiritual leader was revealed. Rabbi Yosef threatened, Aryeh Deri delivered a letter and paved the way for reconciliation.

New and shocking testimonies from journalists in the Haredi sector reveal how individuals close to the party allegedly offered significant sums of money to prevent the publication of negative information and to buy flattering articles.

The Ministry of Health transferred 400,000 NIS to fund a conference organized by the "Ta'atzumot" association, led by Dasi Iluz, daughter of Aryeh Deri. The decision was pushed by Shas-appointed advisors against the ministry's professional staff.

The "Yashar!" party, led by Gadi Eizenkot, filed a petition against the video published yesterday by Shas, claiming it violates the prohibition on using the IDF in election propaganda and the use of candidate list letters before the 42nd day prior to the elections. The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee determined that the chances of the petition justify issuing a temporary injunction.

Against the backdrop of the enlistment law storm and the decline in polls, MK Uriel Buso clarifies who will not receive backing from Shas, defends Aryeh Deri, and claims that "left-wing elements paying a lot of money" are behind the jeers.

According to the Yashar! party, the propaganda video titled "A Father's Life" makes illegal use of IDF soldiers and the party's ballot slip. "It is impossible to promote draft evasion at the expense of those who serve, to take pride in those who do not serve, and then use IDF soldiers as a backdrop."

The Shas party has launched an election campaign presenting a family idyll around the Shabbat table between a yeshiva student and his soldier brother, aiming to appeal to the traditional public. However, a review of the statements by the party's spiritual leadership over the last two years, calling on draft-age youth to tear up draft orders and flush them down the toilet, and forbidding enlistment...

Shas MK Michael Malkieli was targeted by protesters following a weekly lesson by Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef in Jerusalem. The incident stems from his support for the draft law and the recent reconciliation between Rabbi Yosef and Shas chairman Aryeh Deri.

In its first election video, the party presents a family consisting of a soldier and a yeshiva student, in an attempt to appeal to the traditional audience. The presentation of a united front draws criticism due to Shas's central role in promoting the draft exemption, and after it threatened to bring down the government against the backdrop of the crisis.

The status of the Rishon LeZion has strengthened, Deri granted him public recognition, and Rabbi Maya backed his position. On the other hand, Rabbi Yosef did not receive the title of President of the Council of Torah Sages, and political control remains in the hands of the Shas chairman. The real test is expected to come in the next clash - perhaps as early as the day after the elections...

The party chairman opened the election campaign at a closed-to-the-press event in Holon and dodged questions. The event took place hours after he reached an agreement with Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef that the next government would pass an exemption from military service. The move is intended to stop the party's decline in the polls against the backdrop of a crisis of confidence with the Sephardic public.

After a long period during which tensions between Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef and the IDF over the issue of Haredi conscription repeatedly made headlines, the Shas party managed to lower the flames today. The former Chief Rabbi published a particularly conciliatory message toward IDF soldiers, blessed them, and defined them as "messengers of the Almighty to protect the people of Israel."

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri visited the home of Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef. According to sources, the two reached a closed agreement under which the next government will pass a conscription exemption law, and the Rabbi will become a full partner in the movement's political decision-making.

Contacts between former Shas chairman Eli Yishai and Haredi Tzibur party leader Moti Leitner are intensifying with the involvement of senior rabbis. Polls indicate Yishai enjoys over 70% support among modern Haredim, posing a potential threat to Shas.

Unprecedented tension in the leadership of the Haredi-Sephardic party following remarks made by the Rabbi in favor of an opposition Knesset member, which led to a harsh conversation and deep personal offense to the honor of the Torah.

According to the Knesset Research and Information Center, the average tenure of a city rabbi is expected to be 35.2 years. The Shas party is actively pushing for appointments, effectively restoring a 'job for life' model.

Following the expiration of an ultimatum issued to Shas and United Torah Judaism, the 'Haredi Public' faction is discussing the possibility of running independently. Advanced talks are underway with right-wing parties and former minister Eli Yishai.

The Ministry of Welfare has failed for over 18 months to set equal criteria for distributing over a quarter of a billion shekels via Shas-led food cards. The funds are likely to remain in the Treasury.

The "Tzibur Haredi" faction is expanding its campaign for political representation, now demanding that the Shas party include Rabbi Eliyahu Khalifa in its Knesset list.

Yanki Deri, son of Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, holds a management position at the World Zionist Organization. A conflict of interest agreement reveals that three of his relatives serve on the organization's executive committee, which oversees his work.