Agudat Yisrael
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Agudat Yisrael, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Dati-Leumi Parties Plan Joint Run Amid Internal Tensions and Potential Surprises
Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael are expected to run jointly in upcoming elections despite internal tensions and strategic talks of separation. Degel HaTorah aims to strengthen it…
United Torah Judaism Signals Political Shift Ahead of Israeli Elections
United Torah Judaism, historically a reliable partner of Netanyahu's right-wing bloc, is signaling political independence ahead of Israel's elections. Influential ultra-Orthodox l…
Prominent Haredi Journalist Menachem Klugman Dies at 90 in Bnei Brak
Menachem Klugman, a leading Haredi journalist and Gur Hasidic figure, died at 90 in Bnei Brak after collapsing at home. He was known for decades of influential writing in Hamodia…
Agudat Yisrael's Yitzhak Goldknopf Secures Another Knesset Term with Gur Rebbe's Endorsement
Yitzhak Goldknopf, a Gur Hasidic representative in United Torah Judaism, will serve another Knesset term after receiving the Gur Rebbe's endorsement. He highlighted the past term'…
Leading Haredi Rabbis and Leaders Attend Inauguration of New National Center for Torah Support Organization
Prominent Haredi rabbis and leaders gathered in Israel to inaugurate the new national center of 'Ezra Veyetziah,' an organization aiding yeshiva students. The event included major…
Motty Babchik Accused of Trying to Weaken Shas and Challenge Netanyahu Amid Haredi Draft Crisis
Motty Babchik is accused by Shas insiders of attempting to exploit the Haredi draft crisis to weaken Shas and challenge Netanyahu. While Babchik publicly supports Gur’s leadership…
Senior Haredi MK Threatens Consumer Boycott Over Draft Sanctions on Ultra-Orthodox
Meir Porush, a senior Haredi MK, threatened a consumer boycott against major companies if sanctions on ultra-Orthodox draft defaulters persist, citing economic pressure and legal…
Aryeh Deri's Meeting with Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Shapes Sephardic Leadership Amid Political Tensions
Aryeh Deri's pivotal meeting with Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef reinforces Shas's commitment to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's legacy amid threats of factional splits in ultra-Orthodox parties…
Vizhnitz Rebbe Celebrates Grandson’s Wedding with Enthusiastic Dance and Community Events
The Vizhnitz Rebbe led a grand celebration for his grandson’s wedding with thousands attending, including rabbis and rebbes. The week also saw significant Hasidic events such as t…
Yoaz Hendel Rules Out Alliance with Gadi Eisenkot and Netanyahu's 61-Mandate Majority
Yoaz Hendel ruled out political cooperation with Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu's 61-mandate coalition, advocating for a Zionist government without ultra-Orthodox or Arab pa…
Meir Porush and Hanoch Zeibert Meet Amid Tensions Over United Torah Judaism Split
Meir Porush and Hanoch Zeibert met to discuss the possibility of Degel HaTorah running separately from Agudat Yisrael in upcoming elections amid rising tensions and concerns over…
Gilad Erdan Responds to Miri Regev's Criticism Amid Political Rift
Gilad Erdan responded to Miri Regev’s criticism after leaving the ruling party to form the Unity Party, citing ideological differences and lack of solutions for citizens. He recal…
Gilad Erdan Calls Unity Party the True Home of Religious Zionism, Rejects Draft Evasion
Gilad Erdan, leader of the Unity Party, declared his party the true home for Religious Zionists after Likud distanced itself from them. He criticized Likud's leadership and ultra-…
Haredi Groups Coordinate Voting in Likud Primaries to Influence Party List
Haredi groups are actively organizing voters in the Likud primaries to influence the party list, using coordinated efforts at polling stations across Israel. Key figures linked to…
New Haredi Party Revives Historic Helicopter Flyer Campaign Ahead of Primaries
The new Haredi party HaKahal launched a helicopter flyer campaign over Israeli Haredi communities to mark 50 years since historic primaries and counter media boycotts ahead of upc…
Motty Babchik Explores New Haredi Party Challenging Shas and United Torah Judaism
Motty Babchik is negotiating with senior rabbis to create a new Haredi party focused on opposing IDF conscription and restoring yeshiva exemptions, potentially challenging Shas an…
Agudat Yisrael Leader Invites Jerusalem Faction to Join Party Amid Draft Law Talks
Moti Babchik of Agudat Yisrael invited the Jerusalem Faction to join the party, rejecting their proposal for a hardline anti-draft party and advocating a draft law without sanctio…
Jerusalem Faction's Bid to Split United Torah Judaism Rejected by Gur Hasidim
The Jerusalem Faction proposed that Gur Hasidim split from United Torah Judaism to form a new anti-conscription party, but Gur leaders rejected the plan, preferring to maintain un…
Ultra-Orthodox Education Network Agrees to Participate in National and International Assessments
Agudat Yisrael’s Independent Education Network has agreed to participate in national and international assessments after three years of negotiations, following government pressure…
Israeli Government Conditions Ultra-Orthodox School Funding on Core Curriculum Compliance
Israel's Attorney General mandates that ultra-Orthodox political education networks must fully implement the official core curriculum to receive full government funding starting t…
Former Elad Mayor Israel Porush Warns of Imminent Civil War Among Ultra-Orthodox Youth
Israel Porush, former Elad mayor and ultra-Orthodox leader, warned young Haredi Jews in Jerusalem of an impending civil war with street violence, reflecting rising extremism withi…
Israeli Parliament Members Relocated to Cafeteria Amid Renovations and Upcoming Lockdown
Due to renovations, Israeli parliament members have been relocated to the Knesset cafeteria for prayers. The Knesset will enter a two-week recess with restricted access, and a ful…
Agudat Yisrael Challenges Ban on Voter Tracking, Citing 40-Year-Old Practice
Agudat Yisrael opposes a new ban on tracking voters who have cast ballots, highlighting their 40-year use of the method to aid yeshiva students' voting efficiency. They propose al…
Replacing Longtime Haredi MKs Won't Resolve Draft Law Crisis, Experts Say
Calls to replace veteran Degel HaTorah MKs Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev face obstacles amid the ongoing Haredi draft law crisis. Experts say the party requires the experience of its…
Concerns Rise Over Infiltration Attempts in Likud Primaries Amid Growing Ultra-Orthodox Influence
Amid a surge of ultra-Orthodox membership in Likud, party officials warn Prime Minister Netanyahu of infiltration attempts by rival party activists aiming to influence the upcomin…
Ultra-Orthodox Communities Become Influential Force Within Likud Party
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews from major Hasidic sects have joined Israel's Likud party, forming a significant political force that influences ministers and Knesset members. Le…
Longstanding Netanyahu-Haredi Alliance Faces Strain Over Yeshiva Draft Issue Ahead of Israeli Elections
The decades-old political alliance between Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc and the Haredi parties is under unprecedented strain due to disputes over the military draft of yes…
Likud Targets Gadi Eisenkot in Political Campaign Amid Strategic Debate
Likud has launched a controversial campaign against former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot, aiming to undermine his right-wing credentials by highlighting his potential coalition partners…
Satmar Billionaire Proposes Legal Fight Against Israel to Gur Hasidic Leader
Yoeli Landau, a Satmar billionaire, met with Gur Rebbe Yaakov Aryeh Alter to offer millions for legal battles against Israel's conscription law, including complaints to the Intern…
Naftali Bennett Rules Out Coalition with Ultra-Orthodox Parties Over Military Draft Exemptions
Naftali Bennett has ruled out forming a government with ultra-Orthodox parties that support military draft exemptions for yeshiva students, calling such exemptions a threat to Isr…
Haredi Parties Condemn Ban on Election Data Tracking by Judge Solberg
Haredi parties in Israel condemned Judge Noam Solberg's ban on using apps to track voter turnout data on election day, calling it harmful and politically motivated. The ruling pro…
Thousands Attend Funeral of Rabbi Betzalel Levi Segal, Vizhnitz Hasidic Elder in Bnei Brak
Rabbi Betzalel Levi Segal, a revered 91-year-old elder of the Vizhnitz Hasidic community in Bnei Brak, died after a serious illness. Thousands attended his funeral procession from…
Degel HaTorah Moves Further From Agudat Yisrael Ahead of Elections
Degel HaTorah is distancing itself from Agudat Yisrael, holding separate meetings and reconsidering their political partnership ahead of elections. While a joint run remains possi…
Israeli Finance Committee Debates Controversial 16 Billion Shekel Budget Transfers Including Coalition Funds
The Israeli Finance Committee debated approving 16 billion shekels in budget transfers, including 653 million shekels in coalition funds allocated to various ministries and sector…
Haredi Law to Freeze Yeshiva Student Arrests Aimed at Messaging, Not Legal Survival
Yaakov Hershkowitz explains that the law freezing arrests of draft-dodging yeshiva students was designed to reassure the Haredi public rather than survive Supreme Court challenges…
Haredi Parties Consider Third Path Between Coalition and Opposition in Israeli Politics
Israeli Haredi parties face a political choice beyond joining the right-wing coalition or opposition: a third option of selective cooperation from opposition, historically used by…
Opposition Ensures Ultra-Orthodox Parties' Loyalty to Netanyahu Amid Political Standoff
Following recent legislation benefiting ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students, United Torah Judaism refused to pledge full loyalty to Netanyahu. However, opposition parties’ inflexibili…
Thousands of Gur Hasidim Protest Military Draft Detentions at Beit Lid Prison
Thousands of Gur Hasidim protested outside Beit Lid military prison in Kfar Yona against the detention of draft evaders, led by Rabbi Yaakov Aryeh Alter. The demonstration include…
Moti Babchik Criticizes Lack of Unity Among Ultra-Orthodox Parties Amid Draft Law Disputes
Moti Babchik, a senior Gur Hasidic leader, criticized the lack of unity among ultra-Orthodox parties over draft and arrest laws, announced a protest against a yeshiva student's de…
Rabbi Yoel Ben-Nun Condemns Claims Israel’s Wars Were for National Honor
Rabbi Yoel Ben-Nun refutes claims that Israel’s wars were fought for national honor, affirming they were all defensive, obligatory conflicts. He details each major war’s context a…
Violent Dispute Erupts in Arad City Council Meeting with Mutual Police Complaints
A violent confrontation at an Arad city council meeting led to mutual police complaints between Mayor Yair Maayan and opposition members Nissan Ben Hamo and Moshe Reichman. Maayan…
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Rejects Supreme Court Authority, Criticizes IDF Chief and Election Opponents
Shas leader Aryeh Deri declared no trust in Israel's Supreme Court and urged ultra-Orthodox parties to boycott legal appeals against the draft law. He criticized IDF Chief Aviv Ko…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Plan Roadblocks Over Draft Evasion Arrests in Central Israel
Ultra-Orthodox groups in central Israel plan to block major roads and hold protests against the arrest of draft evaders, amid a Supreme Court freeze on a related law. Police warn…
Israeli Government Recognizes Seniority in Funding for Haredi Kindergarten Networks
The Israeli government has for the first time recognized the need to fund Haredi kindergarten networks based on teacher seniority, following a campaign by Rabbi Israel Golomb and…
Haredi MKs Watch World Cup During Knesset Sessions as New Haredi Journalists Council Launches in Jerusalem
During the World Cup, Haredi Knesset members were seen watching matches amid legislative activity. The historic launch of the Haredi Journalists Council took place in Jerusalem, d…
Israel’s Governments Rarely Complete Terms Without Crisis, Netanyahu’s Current Cabinet Among Few Exceptions
Israel’s 37th government, led by Netanyahu, is the first in decades to complete a full term without early dissolution or resignation, a rarity in Israeli politics. Historically, g…
Lawyer Shalom Vesertail Urges Jews to Embrace Aliyah and Reclaim the Land of Israel
Attorney Shalom Vesertail analyzes Moses' call in Deuteronomy urging the Israelites to settle the Land of Israel, linking it to the modern Jewish imperative of aliyah. He critique…
Dozens of Israeli Mayors Oppose Law Freezing Draft Arrests, Warn of National Harm
Dozens of Israeli mayors criticized the government for freezing arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, calling it harmful to national unity. The Knesset plans to extend military…
