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.
Police boost security for MKs Asher, Gafni over escalating threats amid draft law tension
Knesset advances bill expanding rabbinical courts’ power over civil matters
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bereaved families confront lawmakers, demanding October 7 national inquiry
Families pointed out the long-term trauma families are facing in the absence of accountability.
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.
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.
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."