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
Litzman, Gafni seeking rabbis' permission to compromise on Haredi draft law
Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litznman threatened on Sunday that if the bill does not pass into law before the Knesset leaves for spring recess on March 15, he would quit the government.
Middle Israel: The Sabbath Gentile’s grand return
Yes, the Shabbes goys represented the happy side of Gentile-Jewish . Even so, they were part of what the Jewish state was designed to replace.
Shabbat in the public sphere in the State of Israel
MKs Shelly Yacimovich (Labor) and Moshe Gafni (United Torah Judaism) would agree upon many things in relation to Shabbat in the public sphere.
Ministers get NIS 5000 raise after MK pay nearly surpasses theirs
Transportation Minister asks not to be paid more.
Haredi ‘Grocery store law’ banning Shabbat operations passes in cabinet
The law, if passed, would give the interior minister the authority to block bylaws passed by municipal authorities that allow grocery stores and mini markets to open on Shabbat.
Prime minister’s compromise deal with Haredim reaches Knesset
MK Gafni gets lecture on importance of Diaspora during Knesset session
The United Torah Judaism MK had questioned the relevance of the agency and received quite a few reminders on its importance from his colleagues.
Uproar over stagnant Israeli disability benefits
Accusations flew as lawmakers entered a fiery debate during the Knesset plenum over disability stipends.
Rabbis slam Haredi MK's advocacy for evacuating settlements
MK Moshe Gafni based his stance on concessions on a letter written by a leading Rabbi, involving peace with Egypt in 1978.
Haredi MK Gafni recalls party's historic support of evacuating settlements
The letter is dated April 18, 1978, when Begin was negotiating peace with Egypt, which involved returning Sinai to Egypt and evacuating Yamit.