Moshe Gafni
Knesset passes in first reading bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law
The wording in the proposal emphasizes Torah study as “a fundamental value in the heritage of the Jewish people and in the State of Israel.”
Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions
Haredi leaders say they will support Knesset dissolution if no progress made on draft bills
Deri says Shas supports draft evaders during prison visit, calls to add Torah study to Basic Law
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."
Budget deficit could pass 10% at years end, opposition MKs warn
The result is that ahead of the 2025 budget, the state will either need to reduce its spending, which could affect its ability to provide services; or raise taxes.
On shaky ground: Lapid meets with Netanyahu, coalition threatened from inside-out
The coalition has come under fire after Eisenkot slammed Netanyahu's leadership in the war; Kariv called his continued leadership a danger to the country.
Israel's Knesset set for first vote on renewed 2024 budget
The vote will be held after press time on Wednesday night.
Israel is fighting a holy war on Judaism, ultra-Orthodox leader claims
MK Moshe Gafni launches a scathing attack on Israeli economists: 'Their war is not socio-economic or security-related, it's a war on religion.'
Bill defining anti-haredi hate as racism passes preliminary Knesset reading
The bill's authors warned against the "expanding phenomenon" of racist incitement against Haredi population and its entrenchment in the broader society.
How will Rabbi Edelstein's passing affect ultra-Orthodox politics? - analysis
With Rabbi Gershon Edelstein's presence gone, fighting between the Israeli haredi factions of Degel Hatorah and Agudat Yisrael may get out of hand.
200,000 gather as senior ultra-Orthodox rabbi Edelstein laid to rest
Netanyahu: Jewish world lost a brilliant scholar, leader • The funeral service has begun
