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Eli Yishai quits election campaign, indicating end of political career

Yahad, which was only ever a political tool for Yishai to return to the Knesset after he stormed out of Shas in 2014, had no chance whatsoever of entering the Knesset.

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A man displays national flag of Israel as supporters of Brazil's new President Jair Bolsonaro gather outside the Planalto Palace ahead of Bolsonaro's swear-in ceremony, in Brasilia, Brazil, January 1, 2019.

Yahad and the danger of sectarianism

Eli Yishai and Rabbi Meir Mazuz (Yahad)

Mutiny in Bayit Yehudi as candidates refuse to run with Otzma Yehudit

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PM offered ex-Shas leader Yishai ministry if he runs in Bayit Yehudi


Deri reaches out to Yishai to heal Shas rift

Deri orders his followers not to rejoice upon his return to the Shas leadership, because Yishai would see it as gloating.

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Yishai to stay in Knesset, ‘give Deri headaches’

Former Shas chairman Eli Yishai reacts after being fired last week by mentor Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

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Livni's party angered by E1 building plans

Hatnua outraged over construction and housing minister's announcement that he intends to build in controversial E1 area.

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Daylight saving time

We urge the new government to take the partial DST reform of the last government and finally align Israel with its European neighbors.

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Treasury seeks alternatives to increasing taxes

Shas leader Yishai objects to Treasury offer to cancel VAT exemption from fruits and vegetables as way to cut in budget.

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Bennett urges Shas to work with him, not attack him

Bayit Yehudi head calls on Shas to help him to integrate haredim into service; Yishai: We need to join forces.

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Shas, Bayit Yehudi battle it out over haredi enlistment

Shas head tells Army Radio that he has asked the rabbis from the national religious parties not to strike a deal with Yair Lapid.

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Yishai: Netanyahu doesn't want us in government

Shas leader: Lapid is trying to divide nation with haredi draft plan; PM: increase share of the burden "without dividing the people."

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Yishai: Shas isn't afraid of being in the opposition

Shas triumvirate says his party is willing to come to an agreement on the issue of equalizing the burden, but not by force.

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Why Israel is losing support from Jewish students in US

If citizens, supporters and lovers of Israel don’t want the country to be characterized by racist statements and immoral attacks, it is so important for them to say so.

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