Moshe Gafni

Ultra-Orthodox leaders give haredi factions green light to advance IDF draft bill

The past week has seen violence from within the haredi community from extremists who are against a law that would require army enlistment from members of the community.

 Rabbi Dov Lando seen during a meeting to discuss the drafting of ultra-Orthodox jews to the IDF in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, April 5, 2024.
Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators protest at the Bar Ilan intersection in Jerusalem

Police boost security for MKs Asher, Gafni over escalating threats amid draft law tension

US President Donald Trump addressing the Knesset in Israel, following the release of the last 20 living hostages from Gaza, October 13, 2025.

Knesset advances bill expanding rabbinical courts’ power over civil matters

MK Moshe Gafni in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, December 4, 2024

Gafni urges Shas to open Sephardi schools, party responds amid renewed discrimination debate


IDF preparing to intensify clampdown on haredi draft dodgers - N12

The IDF has sent out 80,000 draft orders to haredi men and is preparing for large-scale arrest operations nationwide, in coordination with the Israel Police.

 Haredim protest against the IDF draft outside Tel Hashomer recruitment base, April 28. 2025.

Netanyahu must take the lead on the haredi draft issue - opinion

Instead of showing leadership, Netanyahu spent Monday night pacing the Knesset, pleading with United Torah Judaism’s Moshe Gafni to retract his resignation.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu heads to his office in the Knesset this week. When it comes to the haredim, possibly the most contentious domestic issue, it’s hard to understand why he doesn’t simply do the right thing, says the writer

Smotrich worse than secular Jews, haredi MK Gafni says

"Without Torah students, we have no existence as a Jewish people. Without Torah students, the State of Israel cannot continue," Gafni commented, referring to the haredi draft law.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich with MK Moshe Gafni during a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on December 3, 2024

Israeli gov't no longer has mandate to avoid October 7 state probe, bereaved parents say

“A government that has lost its majority has no mandate to erase the October 7 massacre and bury the truth,” the families concluded.

 Families of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip and activists protest at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, May 5, 2025

Netanyahu shared top-secret Iran strike details with MK Gafni to prevent gov't collapse - NYT

According to the New York Times, Netanyahu revealed details of Operation Rising Lion with Gafni, who lacked security clearance, so that he would oppose a bill to bring about elections.

 (L-R) MK Moshe Gafni and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of Iran.

MK Gafni: I do not understand why we're still fighting in Gaza

“I do not understand what the need is, what are we going to do there that's worth soldiers are being killed all the time?” Gafni said, referring to seven killed IDF soldiers on Tuesday.

United Torah Judaism MK Moshe Gafni seen at a Knesset committee, December 16, 2024

Gafni slams Ben-Gvir for Temple Mount visit as a 'desecration' of sacred site

Itamar Ben-Gvir has repeatedly ascended the Temple Mount, drawing lashback from Knesset members.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, April 2, 2025.

Bereaved families confront lawmakers, demanding October 7 national inquiry

Families pointed out the long-term trauma families are facing in the absence of accountability.

 Head of the Finance committee MK Moshe Gafni leads a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 17, 2023.

Shas chief Deri calls on Netanyahu to continue with 2nd phase of hostage deal

“I understand the concerns—this is a very difficult deal with significant costs—but we are obligated to save lives," Deri stated.

Shas chairman Arye Deri.

Finance C’ttee approves NIS 396m. to extend aid to the residents of North and South

The Knesset Finance Committee approved nearly NIS 400 million for evacuee aid, sparking criticism over fund allocation and timing.

 View of a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, August 5, 2024.

Opposition blasts state attempt to assist major haredi school system in financial trouble

MK Beliak warned the "prime minister's office, head of the Knesset Finance Committee (Gafni) and all those who are involved in the matter – we are following closely."

 HAREDI YESHIVA students