Shas

Coalition divided on IDF conscription, rejects blanket yeshiva exemptions

Netanyahu has reportedly asked the haredi parties to soften their requests for a draft bill.

Netanyahu denies asking haredim to drop draft exemption

The haredi parties are threatening to dissolve the government if the new draft bill is not passed immediately following the summer Knesset break

Israeli Medical Association rails against Shas's medical title changes

Israel Medical Association’s opposes the Knesset Health Committee's decision to change the title of 'physicians' assistant' to 'physicians’ associate'.

Shas are seeking to deepen their grip over state religious institutions - opinion

The state-religious infrastructure has been used systematically to build a political power base.

UTJ proposes Basic Law to equate Torah studies with IDF service

The first clause of the bill, called Basic Law: Torah Study, says, "Torah study is a supreme value in the heritage of the Jewish people."

Gantz's party leads, Netanyahu's coalition wanes - KAN News poll

A particularly contentious issue addressed in the poll was the passing of the reasonableness clause. The findings indicate that 46% of the respondents are against it, while 35% are in favor. 

Likud offered local politician a job if she quit mayoral race in bribery claims

Criminal elements have infiltrated the holy of holies of the legislative process, NGO says.

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