Ofir Katz
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ofir Katz, translated into English and compared across sources. 19 recent stories.
Knesset to Hold Marathon Debates on Torah Study Basic Law in Netanyahu-Haredi Deal
The Knesset Committee, led by coalition whip Ofir Katz, will hold marathon debates next week on the Basic Law on Torah Study as part of a deal involving Benjamin Netanyahu and Har…
Rothman Holds Up Western Wall Bill Amid Coalition Friction
A bill to legally protect the Western Wall’s status remains stuck in the Knesset because MK Simcha Rothman is reportedly blocking its transfer to the next committee. The delay has…
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…
Knesset Tells High Court to Reject Challenge to State Comptroller Vote
The Knesset told the High Court to reject petitions against Michael Ravilo’s election as State Comptroller. It says the vote was governed by an agreed compromise, no clear legal b…
Avi Maoz Pushes to Move Western Wall Bill Away from Rotman's Committee
MK Avi Maoz is demanding that the Western Wall bill be moved out of MK Simcha Rothman’s committee. He says the legislation, already approved in preliminary reading, is being delay…
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…
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…
Finance Ministry Opposes Tax Break for Beersheba, Warning of NIS 600 Million Annual Cost
A Knesset-backed bill would give Beersheba residents a tax break worth an estimated NIS 600 million a year, but the Finance Ministry strongly opposes it. The proposal has broad po…
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…
Haredi parties threaten to block state comptroller vote over daycare law
Ultra-Orthodox parties are threatening to oppose Michael Ravello’s bid for state comptroller unless the coalition passes the daycare subsidy law. The warning followed Thursday’s H…
Knesset grants Gotliv immunity despite warnings over exposing Shin Bet operative
The Knesset granted Tali Gotliv immunity from indictment over exposing the name of a Shin Bet operative. The article says the move reflected coalition support and an assault on th…
Ultra-Orthodox Parties Move Toward Coalition Revolt After Childcare Subsidy Bill Is Shelved
Netanyahu told ultra-Orthodox lawmakers that the daycare subsidy bill will not pass this term, triggering a coalition crisis. Moshe Gafni responded by ordering Degel HaTorah to op…
Deri Pushes Temporary Fix to Halt Arrests of Yeshiva Students
Aryeh Deri is advancing a temporary one-year legal fix to stop arrests of yeshiva students while keeping financial sanctions. The plan would split the stalled enlistment bill, fre…
Likud MK Taunts Yesh Atid Over Implicit Threat in Knesset Hearing
At a Knesset committee meeting on Monday, Mickey Levy said Yoav Segalovich would be appointed public security minister if the opposition wins. Ofir Katz answered with sarcasm and…
Knesset Committee Erupts Over Immunity Debate, Naor Shiri Ejected
MK Naor Shiri was removed from a Knesset committee debate over Tali Gottlieb’s immunity after taunting her and insisting he had immunity himself. The clash, overseen by committee…
Tali Gottlieb’s committee battle reflects a new political code inside Likud
A Knesset committee hearing on Tali Gottlieb’s immunity request turned into a nine-hour political and legal spectacle. While Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara treated one of Got…
Rule of Law or a Circus? The Chasm Between Tali and Gali
Knesset Committee Chairman Ofir Katz opened a two-day debate on lifting MK Tali Gottlieb’s immunity, during which Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and Gottlieb clashed sharply…
Knesset Committee Set to Decide on Tally Gotliv’s Immunity Request
The Knesset House Committee is expected to decide Monday whether Likud MK Tally Gotliv will receive substantive immunity from criminal prosecution. The case centers on her alleged…