Moshe Gafni
Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
By law, if the state budget is not approved in all three readings by the end of March, when the fiscal year closes, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and elections will be called.
2026 budget reading puts government at risk, after months of ideological sparring - analysis
Netanyahu convenes emergency meeting as haredi parties threaten to block state budget vote
High Court to hear two cases blocking haredi education funds amid legal disputes
Storm sparked as Tzohar rabbi recommended to head Conversion Authority
Rabbi Benayahu Brunner, a member of Tzohar and a judge in rabbinical courts, has been appointed to head the Conversion Authority.
Ultra-Orthodox leaders slam Bennett over ‘reducing haredi political influence’ comments
MKs Moshe Gafni and Aryeh Deri vowed to end Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s leadership tenure and political career.
Controversial budget proposal submitted to Knesset
Key reforms opposed by Labor, Meretz threaten its passage including agricultural reform and raising the retirement age for women.
Ultra-Orthodox histrionics over religion, state may backfire - analysis
Both ultra-Orthodox parties have denounced the government as “treif," have accused Bennett of being “a con artist” and repeatedly denounced the government for "destroying Judaism."
UTJ insists it won’t join national unity government
UTJ chairman MK Moshe Gafni tells Bennett ‘no thanks’ in response to Yamina leader’s offer to join ‘broad emergency government’
Moshe Gafni: If Likud becomes the opposition, UTJ will follow
The UTJ leader said his party was “ideological” and could not be bought by various promises and deals, and added that he would “flourish” in opposition.
Water Authority to supply Israel with underground water during Passover
"A big part of the public is strict with not using water that comes from the Kinneret during Passover... as is it exposed and could contain hametz," MK Moshe Gafni said.
Grapevine February 13, 2021: Bibicracy – a political syndrome
Movers and shakers in Israeli society
Gafni to head UTJ, Litzman bumped to No. 2
Under the deal, Gafni will continue to fill the powerful position of Knesset finance committee chairman and Litzman will receive a ministerial portfolio.
Gafni says will raise Draft bill if talk of budget bill arises
MK Moshe Gafni also celebrated his party's success at preventing the amendment of a basic law that is intended to ensure equality and prohibit discrimination.
