United Torah Judaism
Knesset advances 2026 state budget in first reading amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
The Degel Hatorah faction within United Torah Judaism received a green light from spiritual leader Rabbi Dov Lando to vote in favor of the state budget, Lando's office said.
Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
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
Spiritual service cannot come at the expense of military service - editorial
“The Army of the People” cannot be a hollow slogan. It is important that Israel ease the haredi community’s path toward national service – with care, sensitivity, and respect for Torah study.
UTJ proposes Basic Law to equate Torah studies with IDF service
The first clause of the bill, called Basic Law: Torah Study, says, "Torah study is a supreme value in the heritage of the Jewish people."
Gantz's party leads, Netanyahu's coalition wanes - KAN News poll
A particularly contentious issue addressed in the poll was the passing of the reasonableness clause. The findings indicate that 46% of the respondents are against it, while 35% are in favor.
MKs and parents demand motorized wheelchairs for disabled children
“Our role and duty is to help the disadvantaged. I hope we will find a listening ear in the government offices. We will demand this until it is carried out,” added Ra’am MK Yasser Hujirat.
Israeli election poll: Blue and White party leads as coalition struggles to gain majority
According to the survey, the Blue and White party led by Benny Gantz continues to lead with 28 mandates.
UTJ threatens to boycott coalition votes over ministry budget demand
The threat is the latest in a series of incidents of infighting and threats to not vote with the coalition made since the coalition was formed.
Freedom of speech at risk for haredi critics - opinion
A possible result of this criticism will become even more incendiary, rather than softened or silenced entirely.
A problematic gov't legislation comes a flood of bills by coalition MKs - opinion
It might well be that five months is too short a period to determine whether the threat to democracy will be realized.
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
