Ex-Degel HaTorah Chair Gafni Seeks to Block Party's Alliance with "Change Bloc"
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Moshe Gafni, former chairman of Degel HaTorah, is reportedly trying to stop the party from joining the "Change Bloc" in coalition talks. The current chairman, Yaakov Asher, is pushing for the alliance. Negotiations between the "Change Bloc" and ultra-Orthodox parties are said to be progressing quickly, with a willingness to form a government before a conscription law is passed. Gafni and Uri Maklev were removed from party leadership last September.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Moshe Gafni is trying to prevent Degel HaTorah from joining the "Change Bloc" coalition.
- Yaakov Asher, the current chairman, is actively pushing for the alliance with the "Change Bloc".
- Negotiations between the "Change Bloc" and ultra-Orthodox parties are reportedly more advanced than believed.
- The "Change Bloc" may form a government before passing a conscription law.
- Gafni and Uri Maklev were removed from Degel HaTorah leadership in September.
Moshe Gafni, the former chairman of the ultra-Orthodox party Degel HaTorah, is reportedly attempting to prevent the party from joining the "Change Bloc" in coalition negotiations. Gafni, who was removed from his leadership position in September, has been engaged in internal and external discussions to thwart this potential union.
In contrast, the current chairman of Degel HaTorah, Yaakov Asher, is the primary proponent pushing for a partnership with the "Change Bloc" and participation in a government led by them. Recent reports indicate that negotiations between the "Change Bloc" and the ultra-Orthodox parties are more advanced than publicly perceived, with rapid progress in agreements. Sources within the political system suggest the "Change Bloc" is willing to form a government even before a conscription law is passed.
Last September, Members of Knesset Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev were ousted from Degel HaTorah. Party activists reportedly viewed this dismissal as highly disrespectful to the veteran lawmakers who had opposed the move. Following their removal, Yaakov Asher, who is close to Rabbi Landau, was promoted to party leadership.
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