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
The dysfunctional government could stumble along until 2024 - opinion
The moment the dye was cast and the 2023-2024 budget turned into law, it became clear that our largely dysfunctional government could continue to stumble on.
Haredi MK makes jab at Israeli Eurovision rep Noa Kirel's clothes
MK Moshe Gafni said that he would donate clothes to Noa Kirel, insinuating that her clothes are not sufficient in his opinion.
Tension in coalition mounts over last minute budget demands
Agudat Yisrael demands additional funds, threatens to oppose budget; Smotrich threatens to resign
UTJ's Moshe Gafni asks Benny Gantz to join gov't coalition - report
Gafni is reportedly seeking to increase the balance in the coalition by adding Gantz and the National Unity party.
Netanyahu assures no law against Christians after missionary bill outrage
Evangelical Christian groups have supported the Zionist cause in various capacities for decades, and have close relationships with Israeli institutions.
Israelis protest in front of UTJ's Moshe Gafni's house in Bnei Brak
Despite calls by Gafni to his supporters not to arrive and confront the protesters, dozens of Bnei Brak residents came to the scene.
Hametz Law passes first reading in Knesset overnight
The bill will allow hospital managers to decide on the Passover arrangements in each hospital, including wholly prohibiting hametz from entering the building.
Haredi faction demands funding for its private schools in Israel's new state budget
Senior figures in Degel Hatorah even threatened not to support the budget in the Knesset if the issue is not taken care of.
Ministers approve controversial 'Hametz Law' for preliminary reading in Knesset
The "Hametz Law" makes it illegal for hospitals to enter or hold hametz (leavened bread) during Passover.
Israel delays bill to freeze mortgage rates for first-time buyers
Gafni and Smotrich said they would meet with the banking regulator, which is part of the central bank, to come up with a solution for mortgage holders.
