Survey results aired on Channel 12 show 55% of ruling party backers hope legal overhaul laws pass, just 17% oppose pursuit; 40% want to push legislation through dialogue, talks

Ultra-Orthodox party's chairman Aryeh Deri mourns loss of faction's council head, calling Cohen 'our father, our teacher and our leader'

Following plea deal, Shas leader plans to remain active in steering the Knesset’s intricate political life, with the exception of casting votes, says party source

Agreement expected to see opposition lawmaker, who has previously been jailed for bribery, resign from Knesset but possibly return as soon as next elections

Attorney-general confirms agreement won’t see Shas party leader charged with moral turpitude, allowing him to run again for office; good-governance group vows High Court appeal

Ex-con MK Aryeh Deri to pay a fine of some NIS 180,000 and admit to two tax offense charges that won't bar him from running for office in next election

US correspondent Jacob Magid on Israel's influence over Iranian nuclear talks in Vienna; and political reporter Tal Schneider on Aryeh Deri's get-out-of-jail-free card

Shas head, an ex-con, expected to admit to tax offenses that won't bar him from running for office in next election; party says he'll remain at helm; decision awaits AG signature

Ex-premier retweets post from ultra-Orthodox ally urging supporters to prevent Jerusalem holy site from being 'desecrated' during monthly prayer service by Women of the Wall

As Constitution, Law and Justice Committee formed, Haredi lawmakers say they won't sent representatives, in protest of Gilad Kariv's religious affiliation