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United Torah Judaism Replaces Veteran Lawmakers Gafni and Maklev
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Israel's ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism party is replacing veteran lawmakers Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev with Yaakov Asher as its new chairman. The move, influenced by spiritual leaders, aims to refresh the party's image and potentially secure a ministerial post.
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- Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev removed from United Torah Judaism's election slate.
- Yaakov Asher to become new chairman of Degel HaTorah and UTJ.
- Leadership change driven by desire for new faces and loyalty to Rabbi Dov Landau.
- Party seeks a full ministerial portfolio for the first time.
- Gafni served 38 years, chaired Knesset Finance Committee.
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