Haredi party's Council of Torah Sages says decision a temporary one until Knesset approves legislation permitting Deri to return to role, despite criminal conviction

Shas leader says government made mistakes, came to 'nuclear war armed with a cap gun'; at the same time, he asserts that if talks fail, MKs can pass legislation 'whenever we want'

How ultra-Orthodox politics pivoted from passionate support for the government's radical legislation to anxiously calling for a pause and a compromise

Shas leader, wary of influence of far-right Smotrich and Ben Gvir, is working overtime to keep Gallant in the defense ministry, raising tensions with Netanyahu, who won't forgive

Shas's Deri attempting to mediate compromise between defense minister and Netanyahu, as premier weighs other potential candidates for ministry, including Barkat, reports say

Bezalel Smotrich says act will significantly reduce consumer costs ahead of coming Passover holiday; physicians union says government 'ignoring voice of reason'

With Netanyahu yet to sign letter giving Gallant 48-hour notice, defense minister remains in his post; Deri, Gantz, Edelstein and others urging premier to rethink decision

Gil Limon tells Knesset panel law opens legal 'black hole,' will allow convicted criminals to hold senior positions; legal official warns Gifts Law will open door to corruption

Some 500,000 reportedly expected at dozens of locations throughout day, with march to majority ultra-Orthodox city planned for Thursday evening, sparking fears of clashes

Proposal clears with 63 votes in favor to 55 against; Lapid: 'A happy day for criminals'; Likud MK claims law 'will strengthen the standing of the judicial branch'