News and updates about Gafni

Gafni: Rift has formed between haredim and Arabs

UTJ MK Moshe Gafni attacks the 'dispossession' of haredi institutions from the budget with Arab help.

Gafni: Rift has formed between haredim and Arabs

Liberman: Lockdown mustn't be extended by even one minute

Liberman: General lockdown intended solely to please Deri, Litzman and Gafni; in return 'they'll do whatever PM tells them.'

Liberman: Lockdown mustn't be extended by even one minute

‘Gantz has been dragged into promoting anti-haredi propaganda’

Haredi MKs slam Blue & White chief over recent interviews, say Gantz's positions prove haredi lawmakers must stick with the right-wing bloc.

‘Gantz has been dragged into promoting anti-haredi propaganda’

Modi'in mayor: 'We will not run public buses on Shabbat'

Avigdor Liberman accuses Modi'in mayor of turning Modi'in into Modi'in Ilit, a haredi town. Gafni calls Liberman a hypocrite.

Modi'in mayor: 'We will not run public buses on Shabbat'

Erdan: Justice portfolio must be in Likud's hands

Likud minister opposes United Right's demand of justice portfolio for Smotrich. 'We are the largest party and need the senior portfolios.'

Erdan: Justice portfolio must be in Likud's hands

Haredi party leader: We're not afraid to sit in opposition

Degel Hatorah chief says his party won't recommend Benny Gantz for PM - even if that means haredi faction will be left out of next gov't.

Haredi party leader: We're not afraid to sit in opposition

Gafni rips Agudath Yisrael faction, hints of split

Degel Hatorah head Moshe Gafni slams UTJ counterparts from Agudath Yisrael, hints shaky union may collapse over Draft Law.

Gafni rips Agudath Yisrael faction, hints of split

Security around two haredi MKs to be increased

On background of Draft Law and Jerusalem Faction opposition, Knesset officer orders security reinforcement for haredi Knesset Members.

Security around two haredi MKs to be increased

Is Israel funding organizations that harm it?

Relates to Amnesty International call to boycott Israel. Vote on Amnesty postponed to later date.

Is Israel funding organizations that harm it?

Demand: Establish new Torah halfway house

MK Yisrael Eichler says previous halfway house serving prisoners burned down, with no similar framework to rehabilitate prisoners.

Demand: Establish new Torah halfway house

Coalition crisis:

Bennett 'very optimistic'

Bennett: 'Next week we'll be able to solve Draft Law crisis.' Gafni: 'I could solve this within 10 minutes.'

Bennett 'very optimistic'

Haredi MKs announce intention not to support Muezzin Law

Shas and UTJ MKs announce they will not support Muezzin Law, 'We voted in preliminary, we won't vote anymore.'

Haredi MKs announce intention not to support Muezzin Law

Gafni gaffes:

'They turn my jokes into headlines'

MK Moshe Gafni responds to release of recording in which he boasted about haredi achievements; says statements taken out of context.

'They turn my jokes into headlines'

Money finally released for Judea, Samaria emergency services

MK Smotrich: 'This crisis never should have happened. Nothing justifies playing with the lives of our citizens.'

Money finally released for Judea, Samaria emergency services

Judea & Samaria MDA budget saga: Finance Committee gridlocked

Battle for Judea & Samaria MDA funding continues led by MK Bezalel Smotrich; MK Gafni closes meeting after his proposal was voted down.

Judea & Samaria MDA budget saga: Finance Committee gridlocked

Meretz MK blocks aid to hilltop youth

Finance Committee approves tax benefits for 81 public associations; 'Hebrew Shepherd' removed from list at request of MK Gilon.

Meretz MK blocks aid to hilltop youth

Gafni challenges Alsheikh on police violence

'Those who lack courage to face public and take responsibility unfit to head police,' after police violence at last night's demonstration.

Gafni challenges Alsheikh on police violence

Jerusalem law hearing postponed by week

MK Gafni requests heads of coalition factions postpone vote on bill by a week. Request is accepted.

Jerusalem law hearing postponed by week

'Maybe Gafni came after the Palestinians'

Meir Porush responds to MK Gafni's statement 'Palestinians were here before us', recalls his family in Land of Israel eight generations.

'Maybe Gafni came after the Palestinians'

Haredi MK: We'll halt rightist lawmaking efforts

Haredi MK promises to 'balance out the government' if efforts to change Israel's policies continue.

Haredi MK: We'll halt rightist lawmaking efforts

MK Gafni: Supreme court judges are advising Reform movement

In the wake of attorney-general Mandelblit's decision regarding Western Wall, MK Gafni accused High Court judges of political intervention.

MK Gafni: Supreme court judges are advising Reform movement

Gafni: Zionist Yeshivas Need to be 'Cut Down to Size'

Knesset Oversight Committee to discuss a complaint by MK Moshe Gafni (UTJ), urging the gov't to cut funding to Religious Zionist yeshivas.

Gafni: Zionist Yeshivas Need to be 'Cut  Down to Size'

MK Claims Anti-Hareidi Bias Over Calls for Election Recount

MK Gafni says pressure for a recount or repeat of Beit Shemesh elections is “anti-democratic," wouldn't happen if mayor wasn't hareidi.

MK Claims Anti-Hareidi Bias Over Calls for Election Recount

Gafni Tells MK to 'Shut Up' in post-Tisha B'av 'Battle Royale'

MKs Moshe Gafni (United Torah Jewry) and Ruth Calderon (Yesh Atid) accused each other of hatred, slander, and worse in a Knesset meeting

Gafni Tells MK to 'Shut Up' in post-Tisha B'av 'Battle Royale'

UTJ Finalizes Knesset List

On the eve of the deadline for political parties to present their lists to the Knesset, United Torah Jewry finalized its list of candidates

UTJ Finalizes Knesset List

MK: Raise Taxes, or End Up Like Europe

The VAT tax increase is absolutely necessary for the health of the Israeli economy, officials said

MK: Raise Taxes, or End Up Like Europe

Gafni: Banks Get Rich at Citizens’ Expense

Finance Committee head MK Moshe Gafni slams high bank fees, calls for change.

Gafni: Banks Get Rich at Citizens’ Expense

Tax Breaks for Middle Class on the Way

The Knesset Finance Committee on Wednesday authorized a dramatic change in the Israeli tax code – making it more “middle-class friendly."

Tax Breaks for Middle Class on the Way