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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Netanyahu faces a coalition crisis as Shas resigns ministerial posts and political support shifts regarding his leadership.Well supported10 reports9 developments 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 support1 report
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Deri is caught in a political trap involving Shas.Some support1 report
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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
Earlier this month
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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 supported3 reports
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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
One to three months ago
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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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Shas may support Gadi Eisenkot as the next prime minister, while Netanyahu's bloc remains under pressure.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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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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Shas supports Benjamin Netanyahu in leading the right-wing bloc.Well supported5 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
Gone quiet
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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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Coalition partners, including Likud and Shas, are currently disagreeing over religious values and national service policies.Some support8 reports5 developments inside
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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-
Itamar Ben-Gvir StructuralGadi Eisenkot is projected to replace Benjamin Netanyahu, while Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich hold ministerial roles.Moves Shas
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Avigdor Lieberman OperationalYinon Magal referred to Gadi Eisenkot as a monkey, and Avigdor Lieberman subsequently attacked Magal's rhetoric.Moves Shas
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Bezalel Smotrich StructuralBenjamin Netanyahu assumed the powers of the Interior Ministry while Bezalel Smotrich was tasked with reviewing public transport discounts.Moves Shas
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Donald Trump StructuralA Cuban-origin bakery uses Instagram and serves high-profile clientele, including Jennifer Lopez and Donald Trump's daughter.Moves Shas
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Benjamin Netanyahu StructuralTrump provided support for Benjamin Netanyahu's domestic elections.Moves Shas
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Moshe Arbel StructuralThe ICC is investigating alleged war crimes against detainees at a Negev facility where medical staff operated, involving former health minister Moshe Arbel.Moves Shas
Connections
The 40 strongest of 55, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Eli Yishai Structural
Eli Yishai served as the chairman of the Shas party bloc for 14 years.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Structural
Netanyahu relies on Shas as a critical coalition partner, engaging in ongoing negotiations and support for legislative passage.
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Moshe Gafni Structural
Moshe Gafni holds the formal leadership role as chairman of the Shas party.
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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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Likud Operational
Likud and Shas maintain a strained operational alliance, characterized by active negotiation, ideological conflict, and competition for political power.
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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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Gadi Eisenkot Operational
Shas actively influences Gadi Eisenkot's political standing through public support, criticism, and recommendations regarding leadership bids.
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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
Avigdor Lieberman actively opposes Shas, condemning its base and ruling it out of potential political coalitions.
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Isaac Herzog Operational
Shas may refrain from recommending candidates to Isaac Herzog, indicating a functional political influence.
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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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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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Moshe Abutbul Structural
Moshe Abutbul serves as a representative/lawmaker for the political bloc Shas.
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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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Moshe Arbel Structural
Moshe Arbel served as a minister associated with the Shas government.
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Moshe Maya Structural
Moshe Maya holds a senior membership role within the Shas Council.
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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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Uriel Busso Operational
Uriel Busso is featured in Shas's political campaign.
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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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justice ministry Operational
The two governmental bodies engage in political opposition and policy debate regarding specific issues.
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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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Ahmad Tibi Operational
The political leader (Ahmad Tibi) is involved in a competitive relationship with the Shas political 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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Shlomo Karhi Operational
Shlomo Karhi actively advocates for specific policy outcomes regarding communications reform within the Shas bloc.
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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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Yitzhak Rabin Mentioned together
Current political bloc Shas draws comparisons to the memorial events and legacy of Yitzhak Rabin.
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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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Noam Sohlberg Structural
Shas regulates Noam Sohlberg regarding the prohibition of real-time voter reporting.
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interior ministry Operational
Shas has used political slogans to express intent to control the Interior Ministry.
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Ovadia Yosef Mentioned together
Shas emphasizes and references the religious legacy of Ovadia Yosef.
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Yair Lapid Operational
The relationship is characterized by political competition regarding national service and coalition policy.
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Bnei Brak Shared context
Bnei Brak serves as the geographical context for political events related to Shas.
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Deri Operational
Deri is subject to the political influence and actions of Shas.
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Channel 16 Mentioned together
Channel 16 has reported on the Shas campaign.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
6 events- Netanyahu pressured Shas party officials to withdraw from a race while the party faced internal criticism for ignoring community needs.
- 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 eventsAugust 2026
8 events- 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.
- Shas supports Benjamin Netanyahu in leading the right-wing bloc.
- 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.
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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- 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.
- Coalition partners, including Likud and Shas, are currently disagreeing over religious values and national service policies.
- 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.