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
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.
Companies can now file reports to the Israeli Stock Exchange in English
Chairman of the Israel Securities Authority, Anat Guetta, called the decision "a simple revision that generates a significant change."
Former MK: A historic week for the haredi world... and Israel
UTJ Mk Moshe Gafni's support for haredi schools with more secular studies than required is nothing short of a revolution.
