Degel HaTorah
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Degel HaTorah, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Netanyahu Pushes New Haredi Deal, Including Arrest Immunity for Draft Evaders
Netanyahu is trying to secure ultra-Orthodox support through a revised Basic Law on Torah study and temporary arrest immunity for draft evaders. The effort faces sharp legal oppos…
Inside the Week in Haredi Politics, Weddings, and Celebrity Sightings
The week was dominated by haredi protests over draft-arrested yeshiva students, alongside major political meetings and many wedding and media sightings. Rabbi Shalom Ber Sorotzkin…
Haredi Parties Rally Over Draft Arrests as Netanyahu Repeats Promises
A Friday political panel focused on the Haredi protest against arrests of Torah students and Netanyahu’s renewed pledge to advance draft-related legislation. It also examined shar…
Coalition revises Torah study Basic Law ahead of legislative push
Ultra-Orthodox MKs submitted a softened draft of the Basic Law: Torah Study after pressure from Likud and Religious Zionism. The revised bill drops language equating Torah study w…
Beit Shemesh Mayor Presents Dozens of New Allocations for Ramat Beit Shemesh D' Communities
Beit Shemesh Mayor Shmuel Greenberg met community leaders in Ramat Beit Shemesh D' and presented dozens of new allocations for local institutions. He said more than 100 allocation…
Degel HaTorah Signals New Political Partner After Break with Netanyahu
Rabbi Motke Blui of Degel HaTorah said the ultra-Orthodox parties no longer see Netanyahu’s bloc as viable. He hinted at a new political alignment, praised Gadi Eisenkot, attacked…
Ultra-Orthodox anti-draft convoy snarls roads, while reserve families vent anger
Ultra-Orthodox anti-draft convoys caused major disruptions across Israel on Wednesday, with Route 1 among the hardest hit. The protests prompted clashes, a reported gun threat, an…
Amid Seat Slump Fears, Amit Segal Sees a Possible Turning Point for the Haredi Parties
Amit Segal warned that low turnout among Haredi voters could sharply weaken the ultra-Orthodox parties in the next election. He also suggested a possible split between Degel HaTor…
Netanyahu Pushes Ultra-Orthodox Deal Amid Protests and Judicial Overhaul
Netanyahu is advancing a deal with ultra-Orthodox parties while the coalition promotes bills on Torah study, kosher certification and draft evaders. At the same time, the governme…
Netanyahu’s Deal With Ultra-Orthodox Parties Advances Amid Protests
Netanyahu’s coalition is advancing a package of bills for ultra-Orthodox parties, including a Torah study law and a new kashrut law, while also pushing judicial overhaul legislati…
Families of October 7 victims blast Netanyahu-Haredi deal as a political crime
Families of October 7 victims condemned a reported Netanyahu-Haredi deal tied to inquiry legislation, saying it sacrifices truth for coalition survival. They demanded a state comm…
Goldknopf Threatens Escalation Over Haredi Draft Arrests
Yitzhak Goldknopf issued sweeping threats against the state in a Kol Barama interview, saying the Haredi public will escalate if draft arrests continue. His remarks came as a broa…
Netanyahu pushes ahead with calls on ultra-Orthodox priority bills
Benjamin Netanyahu is holding urgent calls with top coalition and Knesset figures as debate nears on a draft-exemption bill and a Basic Law on Torah study. He has also pledged to…
Degel HaTorah leader backs car protest as ultra-Orthodox turnout widens
Organizers of today’s car protest say Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch has endorsed the demonstration, which they expect will draw many more ultra-Orthodox drivers. The expanded particip…
Goldknopf backs end to arrests but says a long-term fix needs new legislation
Yitzhak Goldknopf said any move to stop arrests would be welcome, but a lasting solution requires legislation defining the status of yeshiva students. He also said the planned pro…
Ultra-Orthodox Protest Convoy Set to Snarl Roads Across Israel
Ultra-Orthodox groups will hold a convoy protest Wednesday from 19 sites across Israel, beginning around 4:00 p.m., to oppose army draft enforcement. Organizers say the vehicles w…
Top Legal Officials Doubt Deri's Bid to Halt Arrests of Yeshiva Students
Senior legal officials say Aryeh Deri’s plan to stop arrests of yeshiva students lacks legal viability and would likely fail at the Supreme Court. The issue has escalated into a c…
Thousands of Cars Set to Join Nationwide Protest for Torah Prisoners
A mass car convoy protest for prisoners linked to Torah study is scheduled for Wednesday at 4:00 p.m., departing from 19 sites across Israel toward Prison 10. Organizers say it is…
Walla poll shows strong support for drafting ultra-Orthodox men and finishing Hamas
A Walla pre-election poll found 72% support for drafting ultra-Orthodox men and 58% support for continuing the war until Hamas surrenders. It also showed 67% backing for civil mar…
Deri and Gafni threaten to back Knesset dissolution unless ultra-Orthodox bills advance this week
Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni said they would back dissolving the Knesset if two ultra-Orthodox bills are not advanced this week. After meeting Benjamin Netanyahu, they demanded imme…
Coalition Chief Tries to Hammer Out Deal to End Haredi Draft Crisis
Moshe Gafni and Aryeh Deri are demanding that Benjamin Netanyahu immediately advance a Basic Law on Torah study and freeze arrests of Haredi draft evaders. Meanwhile, coalition ch…
After Boycotting Coalition Leaders' Meeting, Geffen and Deri Meet Netanyahu
Moshe Gafni and Aryeh Deri are meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu after boycotting a coalition leaders’ session. The talks are aimed at resolving the coalition crisis over ultra-Orth…
Ultra-Orthodox Protest Campaign Against Draft Evader Arrests Expands Across Israel
Ultra-Orthodox groups are escalating protests over the arrest of draft evaders with a nationwide convoy of thousands of cars on Wednesday and further rallies later in the week. Th…
Coalition leaders' meeting canceled after ultra-Orthodox parties decline to attend
A coalition leaders' meeting set for 6:00 p.m. was canceled after the ultra-Orthodox party leaders declined to attend. The decision followed notices from Aryeh Deri, Moshe Gafni…
No Arrests of Draft Evaders Will Be Made on Election Day
Noam Sohlberg, Gali Baharav-Miara and Danny Levy agreed that no draft evaders will be arrested on Israel’s election day. The move aims to prevent voters, especially ultra-Orthodox…
Former Employees Allege Fake Treatments Were Used to Recruit Ultra-Orthodox Members to Clalit
Former Clalit employees allege the insurer used fake therapy receipts and other benefits to recruit ultra-Orthodox members in Central District branches. Clalit, Weiss, and the Hea…
Police Still Weigh Rally of Cars Toward Prison 10 as Organizers Await Approval
Israeli police have not yet decided whether to approve a Wednesday car convoy protest toward Prison 10. The march is being organized mainly by Agudat Yisrael, while Degel HaTorah…
Strike Threat in Rehovot as Sabbath Dispute and Workers’ Row Intensify
Rehovot’s municipal workers have declared a general strike for Tuesday as Defense Minister Israel Katz prepares to visit the city. The Labor Court is now considering the city’s re…
Knesset panel to debate Basic Law on Torah study after procedural vote
The Knesset House Committee approved moving the Basic Law: Torah Study debate to its forum after a request from Simcha Rothman. The bill by Moshe Gafni seeks to elevate Torah stud…
Ultra-Orthodox parties threaten to block communications bill until key religious legislation advances
Shas and Degel HaTorah said they will block the coalition’s communications bill unless key ultra-Orthodox legislation, including the Housing Bill and the Basic Law on Torah study…
Muezzin Bill Becomes Test of Possible Haredi-Arab Voting Alignment
A proposed bill to restrict mosque loudspeakers is being treated as a test of whether Haredi and Arab factions in the Knesset have any hidden deal. Degel HaTorah denies such an ar…
Haredi Leaders Say Netanyahu Has Lost Confidence Amid Trump Tensions
Haredi party leaders say Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling politically and personally as tensions with Donald Trump deepen. They say he is trying to dissolve the Knesset, keep the…
Netanyahu Moves to Dissolve Knesset, Leaving Ultra-Orthodox Bills Unpassed
Ultra-Orthodox party leaders say Benjamin Netanyahu plans to dissolve the Knesset next week without advancing any of their key bills. They accuse him of leaving them politically e…
How the Jerusalem Faction Turned the Ultra-Orthodox Draft Fight into a Wider Revolt
A Hebrew feature argues that the Jerusalem Faction has become the most influential force in ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protests. It traces the group’s history, explains its ideolog…
Netanyahu Faces Coalition Trap Over Possible Revote on State Comptroller
Netanyahu is caught between keeping the ultra-Orthodox inside his coalition and growing anger over their leverage. A possible repeat vote on the state comptroller could trigger ne…
Education Ministry district chief summoned to dismissal hearing after clash over ultra-Orthodox school funding
Shai Kalderon, head of the Education Ministry’s ultra-Orthodox district, has been summoned to a dismissal hearing after clashing with ultra-Orthodox party leaders over school fund…
Inside the Week’s Biggest Haredi Gossip, Political Encounters, and Wedding Scenes
Zupnik’s weekly gossip roundup says a Hasidic rebbe’s health is under strict secrecy, while another major court is preparing a quiet gabbai overhaul after internal anger over leak…
Coalition Seeks Fast-Tracked Draft Law After Ultra-Orthodox Demand
Israel’s coalition plans to fast-track a shortened draft law that would keep only the draft evaders amnesty clause. Knesset legal adviser Shagith Afik opposes the move, while ultr…
Ultra-Orthodox Parties Split Over Controversial Broadcast Bill
Israel’s proposed broadcasting law has triggered a split among ultra-Orthodox parties over a government streaming app that could operate on Shabbat. Yitzhak Goldknopf is threateni…
Haredi daily runs front page protest against arresting draft evaders
HaModiah devoted its Wednesday front page to a rare rabbinic declaration against the arrest of draft evaders, after a Gur Hasidic man was detained at the enlistment office. Senior…
Haredi protests begin near Military Prison 10 over draft arrests
Haredi protests against the arrest of draft evaders began Wednesday near Military Prison 10. Separately, four men were indicted over a recent attack outside Supreme Court Justice…
Makalef Accuses Smotrich of Exploiting Fallen Soldiers to Stir Hatred
United Torah Judaism MK Uri Maklef said the parties were coordinated on the enlistment fight and that rabbis ordered leaving the coalition. He also launched a harsh attack on Fina…
Coalition Crisis Deepens as Haredi Parties Say Daycare Subsidy Bill Is Shelved
Likud told Haredi parties it cannot secure a majority for the daycare subsidy bill, triggering a sharper coalition crisis. United Torah Judaism and Shas are demanding that Netanya…
Thousands of Haredim to Protest Outside Military Prison Over Draft Dodger Arrests
Thousands of Gur Hasidim are set to protest Wednesday near Prison 10 by Beit Lid over arrests of Haredi draft evaders. The demonstration, backed by senior Haredi leaders and parti…
Gafni warns Netanyahu: No delay on the daycare subsidy bill
Moshe Gafni told Benjamin Netanyahu that Degel HaTorah will not accept any delay in the daycare subsidy bill. Ultra-Orthodox parties are threatening to block coalition legislation…
Degel HaTorah Demands Approval of Daycare Law Without Delay
Degel HaTorah says Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud promised to advance the daycare law for approval. The party says it will not accept any delay or reversal.
United Torah Judaism Demands Immediate Approval of Daycare Subsidy Law, Rejects Any Delay
United Torah Judaism is demanding that Netanyahu and Likud immediately advance the daycare subsidy bill and refusing any delay. The party is accusing the prime minister of backing…
Netanyahu Tells Ultra-Orthodox Leaders the Housing Subsidy Bill Lacks a Majority
Netanyahu told ultra-Orthodox leaders there is no majority for the daycare subsidy bill, prompting Haredi factions to escalate their political pressure. They threatened to block b…