Yitzhak Goldknopf
'Start with Lazimi': Haredi lawmaker suggests opposition MK should be shot for protesting
In response, MK Adi Ezuz (Yesh Atid) turned the conversation back onto Pindrus, noting that by his logic, UTJ Head Yitzhak Goldknopf, the leader of Pindrus's party, should also be shot in the legs.
Discussion on Goldknopf’s proposal to lower VAT postponed by two weeks
Goldknopf proposes lowering the VAT to 17%
Netanyahu's political survival deal with the ultra-Orthodox comes at Israel's expense - opinion
'Disgraceful': Goldknopf slammed for comparing arrested haredi draft dodgers to hostages
Goldknopf’s remarks come amid controversy in the country over the issue of haredi conscription, as the IDF continues to report severe manpower shortages while Israel enters its second year of war.
Haim Katz appointed as permanent housing minister, replacing haredi party UTJ’s Goldknopf
Following the vote, Katz stated, “I thank the prime minister for his trust and the members of the government for their support.”
Ultra-Orthodox MK Goldknopf asks Netanyahu to finance Chabad's trip to New York
This comes after the Breslov hassidim received a framework that allows for NIS 10 million to be used in their Rosh Hashanah pilgrimages to Uman, Ukraine.
Goldknopf: Haredim will leave Israel if 'there is no choice' in IDF enlistment
"The Haredim will not change their way of life because there is an army and a war. There is an army, and there are people who will join it," said Goldknopf.
'We failed, made a mistake' on judicial reform, haredi draft bill deal, UTJ's Goldknopf says
UTJ was told to support the judicial reform as it would allow for a "basic law of Torah study," and another law as an override clause, Yitzhak Goldknopf claimed in an interview with Kikar HaShabbat.
Haredi parties ramp up pressure after Edelstein IDF draft bill delayed
The boycott marked an uptick in the haredi parties’ pressure campaign, as they had previously refrained from boycotting the plenum on Monday.
Ultra-Orthodox minister resigns from Israeli gov't over IDF draft law debacle
In a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, Goldknopf outlined the series of delays and setbacks that prevented the bill from proceeding.
Haredi minister pushing for bill to disperse Knesset, take Israel to elections
According to Israeli law, if a bill to disperse the Knesset passes, an election is automatically called and must occur within 90 days.
If Netanyahu cares about the will of the people, he must fire Goldknopf - editorial
Recent events have made it undeniably clear that Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf is unfit for any government role.
Yitzhak Goldknopf filmed dancing to anti-Zionist Neturei Karta anthem, sparks outrage
Goldknopf apologizes after being filmed dancing to an anti-Zionist song at a wedding, sparking outrage from Israeli leaders and calls for him to leave the government.