United Torah Judaism
Israeli-media coverage mentioning United Torah Judaism, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! Leads With 24 Seats as Ofer Winter's New Party Enters Knesset
A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! party leading with 24 seats, while Ofer Winter's new party enters the Knesset with 4 seats, pushing Likud down to 21. Netanyahu's coalitio…
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar Party Leads Likud as Ofer Winter Enters Politics, Dethroning Smotrich
A Channel 12 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party leading Likud, with Ofer Winter's new party crossing the electoral threshold and pushing Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism…
Ex-IDF Chief Gantz's Yisrael Atid Tops Poll, Netanyahu's Likud Second, Bennett Third
A Channel 12 poll shows former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Atid leading with 24 seats, ahead of Netanyahu's Likud at 22 and Bennett's Yachdav at 15. Various scenarios involv…
New Poll Shows Right-Wing Bloc Leading With 63 Seats, Left at 47 in Israel
A new August 2026 poll shows Israel's right-wing bloc leading with 63 Knesset seats versus 47 for the left, with Likud as the largest party. Netanyahu leads as preferred prime min…
Israeli Supreme Court Freezes 400 Million Shekels in Coalition Funds to Ultra-Orthodox and Settlement Ministries
The Israeli Supreme Court froze 400 million shekels in coalition funds allocated to ultra-Orthodox institutions and the Settlement Ministry, pending an explanation from officials…
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…
Thirteen Female Local Leaders Urge Israeli Parties to Alternate Gender on Knesset Candidate Lists
Thirteen female heads of local authorities in Israel have petitioned political parties to alternate men and women on their Knesset candidate lists, demanding gender parity ahead o…
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'…
New Haredi Party Launches in Beit Shemesh, Challenges Established Religious Leadership
The Haredi Public party launched in Beit Shemesh to represent working Haredim, criticizing established ultra-Orthodox parties and proposing new policies on military service and po…
Shas Balances Dual Campaign on Draft Law to Appease Both Haredi and Traditional Voters
Shas is running a dual campaign to manage internal divisions over the military draft law, balancing support for yeshiva students with outreach to traditional voters who serve in t…
New Haredi Party Launches Election Campaign, Criticizes Established Leadership
The new Haredi party HaTzibur HaHaredi, led by Moti Leitner, launched its campaign for Israel's 26th Knesset elections, criticizing the established Haredi leadership and proposing…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Shout 'Malkieli Murderer' at Shas MK in Jerusalem
Extremist members of the Jerusalem Faction protested against Shas MK Michal Malkieli near a Jerusalem synagogue, shouting "Malkieli murderer" as he left a lesson with Rabbi Yitzha…
Israel’s Opposition Party Yisrael Beytenu Surges as Likud Primaries Conclude
As Israel approaches elections, Yisrael Beytenu surges to tie Likud with 25 seats in recent polls, while Likud remains steady after primaries. The opposition bloc leads slightly o…
Israeli Supreme Court Allows Partial Release of Religious Services Funds Amid Budget Freeze
The Israeli Supreme Court upheld a freeze on hundreds of millions of shekels allocated to ultra-Orthodox and religious Zionist sectors but allowed 78 million shekels for the Minis…
Eizenkot's Yesh Atid Leads with 26 Seats in New Mandate Poll, Ben Gvir Gains Support
A new Maariv poll shows Yesh Atid leading with 26 seats, Likud at 20, and Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit gaining strength with 9 seats, while coalition parties hold only 49 seats in tot…
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…
Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter’s New Party Could Win Four Knesset Seats, Impacting Right-Wing Bloc
A new poll shows that if Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter forms a party, it could win four Knesset seats, reducing right-wing parties' mandates. Without Winter, Yashar leads…
Opposition Maintains Lead as Joint Arab List Alters Israeli Political Landscape
A recent Israel Hayom poll shows Yesh Atid leading with 23 seats and Likud falling to 22. The united Arab list rises to 8 seats, affecting bloc majorities. The right-wing bloc hol…
Historic Letter from Baba Sali Reveals His Deep Yearning for Israel After State's Founding
A handwritten letter from the Baba Sali to Israel's first Minister of Religious Affairs, written in 1949 from Morocco, reveals his deep spiritual yearning for the newly establishe…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar Party Widens Lead Over Netanyahu's Likud in New Poll
A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar party leading with 26 seats, ahead of Netanyahu's Likud at 23. Netanyahu's coalition gains seats but remains behind the opposition bloc. Ei…
Noam Party Targets Disillusioned Ultra-Orthodox Voters Ahead of Israeli Elections
The Noam party, led by Avi Maoz, is targeting ultra-Orthodox voters disappointed with Shas and United Torah Judaism by tailoring outreach efforts and seeking alliances with small…
Israeli Finance Ministry Targets Haredi Families by Cutting Subsidies to Boost Military Enlistment
Israel's Finance Ministry plans to cut subsidies for after-school programs heavily used by Haredi families to pressure draft evaders, sparking political backlash. The policy aims…
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…
Moshe Gafni Faces Harsh Criticism Over Torah and Political Failures in United Torah Judaism
Shlomo Shamir sharply criticizes United Torah Judaism's leadership, particularly Moshe Gafni, for failing to pass a new military draft law and damaging the party's religious missi…
Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael Party Leads Knesset Poll, Smotrich’s Religious Zionism Gains
A Kantar poll shows Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael party leading with 24 seats, ahead of Likud’s 23, while Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism party gains one seat. The coalition holds…
New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Likud Gains While Seven Parties Fail to Pass Threshold
A new poll shows Netanyahu's Likud gaining a seat to 31, with other major parties also increasing their mandates. Seven parties, including Zehut and Balad, fail to cross the elect…
Moshe Gafni Signals Potential Shift as United Torah Judaism Considers Post-Election Alliances
Moshe Gafni of United Torah Judaism discussed the possibility of joining a non-right-wing government after the elections amid tensions over conscription and Netanyahu's leadership…
Bennett's Party Nears Electoral Threshold with Only Six Seats in New Poll
A new poll shows Naftali Bennett's 'Together' party near the electoral threshold with six seats, while Netanyahu's Likud leads with 32 seats. The right-wing bloc holds a solid maj…
Netanyahu Surges as Right-Wing Bloc Strengthens in New Israeli Poll
A Channel 14 poll shows Netanyahu’s Likud leading with 32 seats and the right-wing bloc holding a strong majority of 63 seats. Gadi Eisenkot’s Yisrael party is second with 24 seat…
Israeli Play Explores Yeshiva Life Challenges While Analysts Review Likud Primaries and Haredi Politics
Ofer Halevi’s new play portrays a yeshiva student’s struggles through the lens of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s life, emphasizing personal growth. Meanwhile, Avi Moskowitz analyzed Likud’s…
Sharp Clash Among Likud Members Over Ultra-Orthodox Enlistment and Party Influence
A sharp dispute broke out among Likud activists in Beit Shemesh over ultra-Orthodox enlistment in the IDF and their influence within the party, with one side criticizing Haredi me…
Israel Sets Key Dates for October 27, 2026 Knesset Elections
Israel's 26th Knesset elections will be held on October 27, 2026, following party primaries and final candidate list submissions by September 10. Overseas voting begins October 15…
Hundreds of Ultra-Orthodox Voters Influence Likud Primaries with Prepared Candidate Lists
Eli Zelicha, a Likud activist, reported that hundreds of ultra-Orthodox voters came to Likud primaries with prepared candidate lists to influence results, despite planning to vote…
Ex-General Ofer Winter’s New Party Weakens Religious Zionism, Boosts Opposition Bloc
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter’s new party fails to pass the electoral threshold but significantly weakens the Religious Zionism party, reducing the right-wing coalition to…
Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! Leads with 24 Seats as Third Bloc Collapses, Shas Stagnates
A Channel 12 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! party leading with 24 seats, ahead of Likud’s 22. The third bloc fails to cross the electoral threshold, while Shas remains stagnan…
Netanyahu Faces Internal Challenges in Likud Primaries Amid Calls for Unity Government
Likud's 2026 primaries expose internal conflicts as Netanyahu seeks to include moderates for a unity government while sidelining rivals. Ultra-Orthodox voters, who usually back ot…
Ultra-Orthodox Community Faces Housing Crisis Amid Rising Matchmaking Costs and Internal Strife
Israel's ultra-Orthodox community faces a housing crisis due to high dowry demands in matchmaking, causing financial hardship and social tensions. Internal discrimination against…
Right-Wing Commentator Warns Netanyahu His Alliance with Ultra-Orthodox Could Cost Him Power
Right-wing commentator Avi Shoshan warned Prime Minister Netanyahu that his alliance with ultra-Orthodox parties and failure to address military conscription equality could cost h…
Professor Asher Cohen Critiques Israel's Electoral Threshold as Political Stability Myth
Professor Asher Cohen argues that Israel's electoral threshold has failed to reduce party fragmentation or ensure political stability, instead causing large vote losses and unstab…
Haredi Newspaper Ordered to Pay Hundreds of Thousands in Compensation in Legal Precedent
The Haredi newspaper Hamodia was ordered by a court to pay 230,000 shekels in compensation, a rare legal precedent. This ruling occurs amid political turmoil in Israel's Likud and…
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…
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…
Jerusalem Faction Proposes New Anti-Draft Party to Gorsky, But He Declines
The Jerusalem Faction proposed that Yaakov Gorsky leave United Torah Judaism to form a new anti-draft party, but he declined and urged continued support for the existing party. Th…
Penina Shulman, Wife of United Torah Judaism Faction Manager, Passes Away at 72
Penina Shulman, wife of a senior United Torah Judaism faction manager, died at 72 in Jerusalem after a long illness. She was known for her humility and kindness. Her funeral was h…
Esti Shoshan Pushes for Women's Political Representation in Ultra-Orthodox Parties Ahead of 2026 Elections
Esti Shoshan, head of "Not Elected, Not Voting," campaigns for ultra-Orthodox women's political inclusion within parties like Shas and United Torah Judaism ahead of the 2026 elect…
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! Leads with 23 Seats as Likud Drops to 21 in New Poll
A recent poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party leading with 23 seats, while Likud falls to 21. Netanyahu's coalition shrinks to 48 seats, and Arab parties strengthen to 11. Eis…
New Poll Shows Yisrael Leading as Likud Weakens, Opposition Holds Majority
A new Maariv poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael party leading with 23 seats, Likud dropping to 21, and the opposition holding a majority with 57 seats compared to the coalition's…
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…