Shas.
Charedi ("ultra-Orthodox") religious political party in Israel
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Avigdor Lieberman is positioned against Chareidi demands, involving the Shas political party in Israel.Some support1 report
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Shas may support Gadi Eisenkot as the next prime minister, while Netanyahu's bloc remains under pressure.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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Michael Malchieli is a prominent candidate for Shas leadership amid reported internal tensions and pressure on senior figures like Deri.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Netanyahu pressured Shas party officials to withdraw from a race while the party faced internal criticism for ignoring community needs.Some support2 reports
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Likud is part of Netanyahu's political bloc, but Shas is challenging Likud's policies.Well supported4 reports
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Michael Shemesh criticized Deri's leadership and laid out mistakes leading to defeat.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Shas lost seats to Likud's influence and failed to address Netanyahu's electoral threat.Well supported3 reports
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Shas is involved in coalition talks, fearing being left in opposition, and is seeking exemption from military service.Some support2 reports
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Arabs and Shas are accused of buying votes using foreign funds.Some support1 report
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Coalition partners, including Likud and Shas, are currently disagreeing over religious values and national service policies.Well supported9 reports6 developments inside
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Shas, Likud, and Yashar are identified as political parties operating within Israel.Some support3 reports
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Netanyahu faces a coalition crisis as Shas resigns ministerial posts and political support shifts regarding his leadership.Well supported12 reports11 developments inside
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Shas supports Benjamin Netanyahu in leading the right-wing bloc.Well supported9 reports
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The Central Bureau of Statistics released voting population figures for Israel, noting variations across different cities.Some support2 reports
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Deri is caught in a political trap involving Shas.Some support5 reports
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A Hamas attack occurred in Israel, involving the Shas party and local issues in Beit Shemesh.Some support2 reports
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Likud warned about Shas attempting to control the Interior Ministry during ongoing political shifts in Israel.Some support1 report
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Shas signed a surplus vote agreement ahead of an upcoming election.Some support1 report
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Eisenkot and Netanyahu are political rivals, and the spiritual leader of Shas has attacked Eisenkot's leadership.Well supported4 reports
One to three months ago
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Naftali Bennett proposed military service reform in Israel, aligning with Shas's political agenda.Some support2 reports
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A religious bloc has shared its views on the ongoing conscription policy debate.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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The coalition government led by Benjamin Netanyahu is facing pressure from ultra-Orthodox parties.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Shas operates within Israel's political system.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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ITIM petitioned the Ministry of Religious Services regarding the candidate's status, challenging the candidacy of a Shas list member.Some support1 report
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Negotiations regarding coalition law are underway between Benjamin Netanyahu and Shas, with specific members like Moshe Maya and Ariel Atias involved, amid growing distrust from Shas' side.Some support1 report
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A political dispute has arisen regarding the use of state resources and the nature of state memorial events.Some support2 reports
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A rally was held in Rishon LeZion on August 25, 2026.Some support1 report
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Channel 13 reported on Shas's political competition.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Members defected from the Shas party to the Ahi party in Kiryat Gat.Some support1 report
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Moshe Abutbul is a lawmaker representing the Shas political party.Some support1 report
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Benjamin Netanyahu and Ofir Katz announce procedural steps regarding the election timeline amid coalition pressure from ultra-Orthodox parties.Some support2 reports
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Shas MK Azoulay disputed claims made by Moti Babchik, while Yoav Gallant discussed a draft law with Foreign Affairs.Some support1 report
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Netanyahu met with Moshe Gafni to discuss bills, while Ofir Katz held talks to formulate a coalition package with Shas.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Moshe Gafni sponsored a bill with Shas backing, and the parties agreed to remove a controversial clause.Some support1 report
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Shas, a religious political party in Israel, is currently supporting coalition legislation and urged by Shlomo Karhi to support communications reform.Some support2 reports
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Moshe Gafni, leader of Shas, and his political bloc are competing with Gadi Eisenkot's alignment in Israeli politics.Some support1 report
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Mansour Abbas and the Shas party have been involved in a political debate regarding a bill concerning loudspeaker use.Some support3 reports
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A political bloc has formed within the Israeli government involving Shas.Some support2 reports
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Shas is advancing bills aimed at protecting draft evaders.Some support1 report
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Shas demands legislative progress on key bills and threatens to withdraw support for the Knesset.Some support1 report
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Shas demands legislation to protect yeshiva students.Some support1 report
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Shas boycotts coalition votes due to disputes over religious law.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching Shas
Events traced to Shas, step by step, newest firstAround Shas this week
News at the entities that move Shas most-
Benjamin Netanyahu StructuralBenjamin Netanyahu promoted a new Artificial Intelligence plan intended for national leadership.Moves Shas
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Itamar Ben-Gvir StructuralBen-Gvir ramps up demolitions in Negev Bedouin communities amid a high Arab voter turnout that weakened Netanyahu's political grip.Moves Shas
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Gadi Eisenkot OperationalSir Tony Blair met with Israeli leaders to advance peace talks and a Gaza ceasefire.Moves Shas
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Likud OperationalDan Illouz has resigned from the Likud party and publicly criticized the leadership of Benjamin Netanyahu.Moves Shas
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Avigdor Lieberman OperationalLieberman supports Lapid replacing Ohana, while Eisenkot's bloc recommends Eisenkot to form government, and Herzog sets the consultation order.Moves Shas
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Bezalel Smotrich StructuralIsaac Amit is confirmed as Supreme Court President, while political figures Israel Katz and Bezalel Smotrich maintain opposing views.Moves Shas
Connections
The 40 strongest of 67, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Gadi Eisenkot Operational
Gadi Eisenkot and Shas are engaged in active political negotiations regarding coalition formation, support, and potential conflict.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Structural
Netanyahu relies on Shas as a critical coalition partner, engaging in constant negotiation and facing pressure regarding legislative support and political alignment.
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Deri Structural
Deri holds the formal position of party chairman within Shas.
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Moshe Gafni Structural
Moshe Gafni holds the formal leadership role as chairman of the Shas party.
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Eli Yishai Structural
Eli Yishai previously held the structural role of chairman for the Shas party bloc, a position now occupied by Deri.
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Ariel Atias Structural
Ariel Atias serves as a longtime senior figure within the Shas political party.
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Likud Operational
Likud and Shas maintain a dynamic political relationship characterized by coalition partnership, mutual dependence, and intense electoral competition.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir Structural
A is a leading member whose actions define the political direction of the bloc B, which in turn provides the necessary political platform for A to operate.
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Yoav Ben-Tzur Structural
Yoav Ben-Tzur is a current member of the Shas political party.
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Ahi Transactional
Members defected from Shas to Ahi party, representing a significant personnel shift.
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Ben Tzur Structural
Ben Tzur serves as a formally elected representative and spokesperson for the Shas political bloc.
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Ariel Atias Structural
Ariel Atias served in the appointed capacity as the chief negotiator for the Shas political bloc.
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Avigdor Lieberman Operational
Lieberman and Shas are engaged in active political conflict, with Lieberman's decisions influencing Shas's political alignment and coalition viability.
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Moshe Maya Structural
Moshe Maya holds a senior membership role within the Shas party.
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Yashar Operational
The agencies maintain an active operational relationship characterized by both coalition coordination and internal political competition.
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Bezalel Smotrich Structural
Bezalel Smotrich functions as a key political leader and coalition partner for the Shas party.
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Moshe Abutbul Structural
Moshe Abutbul serves as a representative/lawmaker for the political bloc Shas.
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Naftali Bennett Operational
Bennett and Shas maintain an active political relationship characterized by mutual criticism and strategic cooperation.
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Israel Defense Forces Structural
The religious bloc's views of Shas influence the operational conscription policies of the Israel Defense Forces.
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Isaac Herzog Operational
Shas actively provides recommendations and information to Isaac Herzog, who engages with the agency during the political process.
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Ofir Katz Operational
Ofir Katz and Shas engage in active political coordination and conflict regarding legislative outcomes.
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Nissim Ze'ev Structural
Nissim Ze'ev is a founder and active participant in the Shas party's internal affairs.
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Moshe Arbel Structural
Moshe Arbel served as a minister associated with the Shas government.
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Ahmad Tibi Operational
The political leader (Ahmad Tibi) is involved in a competitive relationship with the Shas political bloc.
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justice ministry Operational
The two governmental bodies engage in political opposition and policy debate regarding specific issues.
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Sharren Haskel Operational
The relationship is defined by the political necessity of coalition building and shared goals within the governing structure.
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Donald Trump Structural
Donald Trump's political influence is linked to Shas receiving state funding and draft exemptions.
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ITIM Operational
ITIM is actively scrutinizing and challenging the candidacy of members within the Shas political bloc.
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Uriel Busso Operational
Uriel Busso is featured in Shas's political campaign.
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Shlomo Karhi Operational
Shlomo Karhi actively advocates for specific policy outcomes regarding communications reform within the Shas bloc.
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Channel 13 Operational
Channel 13 functions as a media platform reporting on the political activities and competition of the Shas party.
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Channel 13 Operational
A media entity reports on issues relevant to the political bloc, while the bloc simultaneously scrutinizes the media outlet's operational integrity.
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Beit Shemesh Operational
The city of Beit Shemesh functions as a political constituency and operational base for the Shas political bloc.
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Hamas Operational
The political bloc Shas officially opposes the operational existence and actions of Hamas's Nukhba force terrorists.
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Gali Baharav-Miara Operational
The entities are engaged in political conflict regarding bloc policy and individual stances.
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Ovadia Yosef Structural
Shas's operational backing and political standing were historically dependent on the influence and religious legacy of Ovadia Yosef.
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High Court of Justice Operational
The High Court of Justice may exercise judicial review over laws related to conscription.
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Kikar HaShabbat Mentioned together
A is co-mentioned in a report detailing the party council's position.
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Shlomo Benizri Operational
Benizri criticized Shas following its disappointing election results.
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Michael Shemesh Mentioned together
Michael Shemesh provided commentary regarding political defeats within the relevant political landscape.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
13 events- Michael Malchieli is a prominent candidate for Shas leadership amid reported internal tensions and pressure on senior figures like Deri.
- Netanyahu pressured Shas party officials to withdraw from a race while the party faced internal criticism for ignoring community needs.
- Likud is part of Netanyahu's political bloc, but Shas is challenging Likud's policies.
- Shas lost seats to Likud's influence and failed to address Netanyahu's electoral threat.
- Shas is involved in coalition talks, fearing being left in opposition, and is seeking exemption from military service.
- Arabs and Shas are accused of buying votes using foreign funds.
- Shas, Likud, and Yashar are identified as political parties operating within Israel.
- The Central Bureau of Statistics released voting population figures for Israel, noting variations across different cities.
- Deri is caught in a political trap involving Shas.
- A Hamas attack occurred in Israel, involving the Shas party and local issues in Beit Shemesh.
- Likud warned about Shas attempting to control the Interior Ministry during ongoing political shifts in Israel.
- Shas signed a surplus vote agreement ahead of an upcoming election.
- Naftali Bennett proposed military service reform in Israel, aligning with Shas's political agenda.
September 2026
2 eventsShow 3 earlier months
August 2026
8 events- Shas supports Benjamin Netanyahu in leading the right-wing bloc.
- A religious bloc has shared its views on the ongoing conscription policy debate.
- Negotiations regarding coalition law are underway between Benjamin Netanyahu and Shas, with specific members like Moshe Maya and Ariel Atias involved, amid growing distrust from Shas' side.
- A political dispute has arisen regarding the use of state resources and the nature of state memorial events.
- A rally was held in Rishon LeZion on August 25, 2026.
- Channel 13 reported on Shas's political competition.
- Members defected from the Shas party to the Ahi party in Kiryat Gat.
- Moshe Abutbul is a lawmaker representing the Shas political party.
July 2026
6 events- Shas may support Gadi Eisenkot as the next prime minister, while Netanyahu's bloc remains under pressure.
- Shas MK Azoulay disputed claims made by Moti Babchik, while Yoav Gallant discussed a draft law with Foreign Affairs.
- Moshe Gafni sponsored a bill with Shas backing, and the parties agreed to remove a controversial clause.
- Shas, a religious political party in Israel, is currently supporting coalition legislation and urged by Shlomo Karhi to support communications reform.
- Moshe Gafni, leader of Shas, and his political bloc are competing with Gadi Eisenkot's alignment in Israeli politics.
- Mansour Abbas and the Shas party have been involved in a political debate regarding a bill concerning loudspeaker use.
June 2026
11 events- Coalition partners, including Likud and Shas, are currently disagreeing over religious values and national service policies.
- Netanyahu faces a coalition crisis as Shas resigns ministerial posts and political support shifts regarding his leadership.
- The coalition government led by Benjamin Netanyahu is facing pressure from ultra-Orthodox parties.
- Shas operates within Israel's political system.
- Benjamin Netanyahu and Ofir Katz announce procedural steps regarding the election timeline amid coalition pressure from ultra-Orthodox parties.
- Netanyahu met with Moshe Gafni to discuss bills, while Ofir Katz held talks to formulate a coalition package with Shas.
- A political bloc has formed within the Israeli government involving Shas.
- Shas is advancing bills aimed at protecting draft evaders.
- Shas demands legislative progress on key bills and threatens to withdraw support for the Knesset.
- Shas demands legislation to protect yeshiva students.
- Shas boycotts coalition votes due to disputes over religious law.