MK Uri Maklev Tops Knesset Attendance Among All Members in Past Year

One year after Degel HaTorah's withdrawal from the Israeli government coalition, new data reveals that MK Uri Maklev, chairman of the United Torah Judaism faction, leads all 120 Knesset members in attendance hours. Between July 14, 2025, and July 13, 2026, Maklev spent 2,193 hours and 23 minutes in the Knesset, averaging over 42 hours per week, including recess periods and limited parliamentary sessions. This places him 224 hours ahead of the second-ranked MK, Merav Cohen of Yesh Atid, who logged 1,969 hours and 21 minutes.

Prior to the July 2025 withdrawal, Maklev served as Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Transportation and the Prime Minister's Office, with much of his work conducted outside the Knesset. Since returning as a full Knesset member, he has taken on extensive parliamentary responsibilities, including chairing the United Torah Judaism faction, managing coalition relations, advancing legislation, and addressing public inquiries. He also appeared 142 times in Knesset committees during the year.

Maklev's leadership role involves coordinating faction positions on legislative agendas, negotiating votes, removing bureaucratic obstacles, and steering parliamentary conduct amid ongoing tensions with the coalition. Despite not chairing a permanent committee, which typically demands significant Knesset presence, his attendance surpasses all other members, reflecting continuous daily engagement.

These attendance figures underscore Maklev's prominent role in representing the Haredi community and promoting United Torah Judaism's agenda during a challenging political period following the faction's exit from government over disputes concerning yeshiva students' status and stalled regulatory promises.