United Torah Judaism
Israeli-media coverage mentioning United Torah Judaism, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Likud Surges to 30 Seats as Coalition Strengthens to 59 in New Poll
A new i24NEWS poll shows Likud rising to 30 seats and the coalition bloc strengthening to 59 seats ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections, while the left-center bloc holds 50 se…
Religious Edict 'Do As You Are Told' Does Not Mandate Voting for Specific Parties, Experts Say
Religious authorities clarify that the biblical command 'do as you are told' applies only to the ancient Sanhedrin, not to modern rabbis or political parties. Despite attempts to…
Haredi Parties Condemn Yair Golan's Plan to Introduce Public Transport on Shabbat
Haredi parties sharply criticized Yair Golan's plan to introduce public transportation on Shabbat, warning it threatens Israel's Jewish identity. Golan supports equal military con…
Gadi Eizenkot Surges Ahead in Polls as Netanyahu Bloc Collapses
A Channel 13 poll places Gadi Eizenkot ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu in Knesset seats and prime minister suitability, with the opposition bloc gaining strength. Party mergers show m…
Police Prepare for Ultra-Orthodox Protests Blocking Highway 4 Near Bnei Brak
Israeli police are preparing for ultra-Orthodox protests near Bnei Brak against a draft dodger's arrest, expecting major road closures on Highway 4 and Jabotinsky Road. Authoritie…
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Urges Ultra-Orthodox to Oppose Netanyahu and Right-Wing Bloc
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef urged his followers not to vote for Shas and to oppose Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc, claiming Netanyahu and religious Zionists dislike the ultra-Orthodox. Netan…
MK Avi Maoz Runs Independently, Vows Equal Education Funding and Opposes Draft for Torah Students
MK Avi Maoz of Noam LeIsrael declares an independent run to protect the right-wing bloc, aiming for the Education Ministry. He promises equal funding for all students regardless o…
Likud Ministers Secure Safe Seats Amid Intense Primary Battles and Internal Deals
Three Likud ministers received guaranteed spots on the party list amid fierce primary battles and internal deals, raising questions about the motives behind these arrangements. Me…
New Poll Shows Yisrael Beiteinu Surges, Bennett Gains, Netanyahu and Others Lose Ground
A recent Midgam poll shows Yisrael Beiteinu gaining strength and leading with 24 seats, while Likud falls to 22. Naftali Bennett's party improves to 15 seats, reversing previous l…
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…
Internal Dispute Over Hadar Mukhtar's Candidacy Sparks Tensions in Netanyahu's Likud
A dispute over Hadar Mukhtar's candidacy in the Likud primaries has caused tension near Netanyahu, with a decision made against shortening registration. Analyst Mati Tuchfeld warn…
New Haredi Parties Challenge Established Religious Bloc Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, three new Haredi parties are challenging the traditional dominance of Shas and United Torah Judaism by appealing to disillusioned voters seeking…
Moseh Gafni Signals Uncertainty About Supporting Netanyahu After October Elections
Moseh Gafni of Degel HaTorah expressed uncertainty about supporting Netanyahu after October elections amid tensions over military draft laws. Former PM Naftali Bennett criticized…
Netanyahu Widens Lead Over Gadi Eizenkot as New Parties Fail to Cross Threshold
A recent poll shows Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc gaining strength as two new Israeli parties fail to cross the electoral threshold. Netanyahu leads Gadi Eizenkot by 7 percentage poin…
Likud and New Party Led by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein Exchange Accusations Over Right-Wing Votes
Likud and the new party formed by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein are engaged in mutual accusations over right-wing votes ahead of elections. Likud accuses them of being "fake righ…
Right-Wing Public Support Grows but Coalition Faces Mandate Loss Ahead of Israeli Elections
Following recent conflict, Israeli public opinion has shifted rightward, but the right-wing coalition is losing support due to internal divisions and dissatisfaction with party al…
Yoav Segalovitz’s Potential Alliance with Mansour Abbas Fails to Shift Israeli Election Polls
Recent polls show Likud leading Israel’s upcoming elections, with Yisrael Beytenu gaining ground under Gadi Eizenkot. Yoav Segalovitz’s potential alliance with Mansour Abbas’s Ra’…
Gadi Eizenkot's 'Yashar!' Leads Poll as Only 18% Believe Netanyahu Will Enforce Full Draft Law
A Channel 13 poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's "Yashar!" leading with 23 seats, Likud at 22, and only 18% believe Netanyahu will enforce a full draft law. Netanyahu holds a slight edge o…
Israeli Election Committee Bans Real-Time Voter Data Sharing, Sparking Likud Outrage
Israel's Central Elections Committee banned real-time sharing of voter identities at polling stations via apps like Elector, citing privacy concerns. The decision mainly affects l…
New Party by Erdan and Edelstein Fails to Pass Electoral Threshold in Latest Poll
A new poll shows the party formed by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein failing to pass the electoral threshold, with Likud losing a seat and Yisrael Beiteinu gaining two. The coaliti…
i24NEWS Poll Shows Bennett’s Party Losing Seats While New Arden-A Edelstein List Fails to Pass Threshold
A recent i24NEWS poll shows Naftali Bennett’s party losing two seats, while the new Arden-Edelstein party fails to pass the electoral threshold. Likud remains the largest party wi…
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…
Close Ties Revealed Between Gadi Eizenkot Allies and New Haredi Party Led by Moti Leitner
Senior aides of Gadi Eizenkot reportedly helped establish the new Haredi party led by Moti Leitner, sparking controversy and denials from all sides. The party demands representati…
MK Dan Illouz Joins Yisrael Beiteinu, Criticizes Likud Leadership Ahead of October Elections
MK Dan Illouz left Likud and joined Yisrael Beiteinu ahead of the October 27 elections, criticizing Netanyahu and Likud’s leadership. Yisrael Beiteinu welcomed Illouz, highlightin…
Israeli Election Committee Bans Real-Time Voting Reports Amid Heated Political Backlash
Israel's Central Elections Committee banned real-time reporting of who has voted, igniting fierce social media debate and political opposition. Coalition parties, led by Likud, vo…
Judge Solberg Bans Real-Time Polling Data, Impacting Likud and Shas Vote Operations
Judge Noam Solberg banned real-time voter turnout reporting from polling stations, disrupting data-driven election strategies of Likud, Shas, and United Torah Judaism. The ruling…
New Poll Shows Opposition Bloc Leading with 61 Seats, Otzma Yehudit Gains 9 Mandates
Two recent polls show differing projections for Israel's upcoming elections, with one giving the opposition bloc 61 seats and Otzma Yehudit 9 mandates, while another shows a right…
Jerusalem Ultra-Orthodox Activist Attacked Outside Haredi Draft Conference Amid Political Tensions
In Jerusalem, ultra-Orthodox activists from the Jerusalem Faction attacked a pro-Haredi draft conference organizer, prompting police intervention. The event occurred amid heighten…
Right-Wing Bloc Strengthens as Smotrich and Ben Gvir Tie; Bennett's Party Collapses
A Channel 14 poll shows the right-wing bloc growing to 62 seats with Smotrich and Ben Gvir tied at six seats each, while Naftali Bennett's party falls to eight seats. Likud leads…
Haredi Faction Leader Sets Friday Deadline for Representation Demands to Religious Parties
Motty Leitner, leader of the "Haredi Public" faction, has given Shas and United Torah Judaism leaders a Friday deadline to meet demands for broader Haredi representation. If ignor…
Israeli Election Committee Bans Polling Station Data Sharing With Parties
Israel's Supreme Election Committee banned party representatives from sharing real-time voter turnout data during elections, citing privacy violations. The ruling targets apps lik…
Likud's Hanoch Milwiczky Warns Ultra-Orthodox Against Political Fragmentation Amid Budget and Draft Debates
Likud MK Hanoch Milwiczky defended budget releases during the recess and criticized opposition and the Attorney General for politicizing ultra-Orthodox draft issues. He warned ult…
Haredi Women Challenge Political Norms with New Online 'Primaries' Initiative
Faini Soknik leads an online initiative encouraging Haredi women’s political representation by creating a hypothetical Knesset list. The project aims to shift community attitudes…
Reservist Condemns Netanyahu for Using Military Service as Political Spin Ahead of Elections
Israeli reservist Haim Goldberg accuses Prime Minister Netanyahu of exploiting military conscription issues as political theater ahead of elections, revealing staged disputes and…
Haredi Parties Face Political Burden Over Draft Law and Economic Impact
Haredi parties initially campaigned on economic grievances in the 2022 elections but now face political challenges due to the stalled military draft law. The law's delay has led t…
Likud and Smotrich's Religious Zionism Gain Strength in Latest Israeli Poll
Israeli Election Committee Rejects Attempt to Halt Haredi Public Campaign
Israel's Central Election Committee chairman rejected petitions to stop the Haredi Public faction's election campaign, allowing it to proceed amid claims of misleading use of Unit…
United Torah Judaism Proposes Coordinated Public Debate With Likud Ahead of Elections
United Torah Judaism has proposed a coordinated public debate with Likud to address declining Haredi support ahead of elections, while the Knesset Finance Committee plans to appro…
Naftali Bennett's Party Plummets to 13 Seats in New Poll, Calls to Withdraw Grow
Naftali Bennett's 'Together' party falls to 13 seats in a Kan 11 poll, sparking calls for his withdrawal. Likud and Yashar! tie at 23 seats, while other parties show mixed results…
Netanyahu and Eshel Tie at 23 Seats as Bennett’s Party Plummets to 13 in Dramatic Poll
A new poll shows a tie between Netanyahu’s Likud and Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael at 23 seats each, while Naftali Bennett’s party falls sharply to 13 seats. Several prominent politicia…
Degel HaTorah Declines to Respond to Netanyahu's Criticism of Draft Freeze Law
Degel HaTorah refuses to engage with Netanyahu's criticism of the draft freeze law, calling it a failed Likud election tactic. United Torah Judaism leader Rabbi Yitzhak Goldknopf…
Likud and Yisrael Sheli Lead as Bennett and Golan Lose Support in New Poll
A Kan News poll shows Likud and Yisrael Sheli each gaining 23 Knesset seats, while Naftali Bennett's Beyachad and Yair Golan's Democrats lose seats. New right-wing parties led by…
Netanyahu Reassures Ultra-Orthodox Leaders After Halting Draft Law Advancement
Prime Minister Netanyahu reassured ultra-Orthodox party leaders that the draft law will not advance, aligning with their demands, but faced sharp criticism from opposition figures…
Netanyahu Faces Backlash from Ultra-Orthodox Parties Over Military Draft Law
Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to pass a full military draft law after elections, prompting sharp criticism from the ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism party, which opposes the m…
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…
Haredi MK Uri Maklev Signals Possible Netanyahu Coalition with Gadi Eisenkot
Haredi MK Uri Maklev said Netanyahu might first try to form a government with Gadi Eisenkot and stressed United Torah Judaism’s independent stance. He criticized the Religious Zio…
Israel Election Polls Show Likud Leading, Opposition Struggles to Secure Majority
As Israel approaches elections in under 90 days, polls show Likud leading but the opposition struggling to secure a majority, with undecided voters playing a crucial role. The opp…
New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Likud Gains While Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Retains Lead
A new poll shows Netanyahu's Likud gaining 2 seats to 22, while Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael remains the largest party with 23 seats. The opposition bloc holds 57 seats, short of a maj…
