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Top Rabbis Backed Replacing Veteran Lawmakers Amid Public Demand for Change
Top Haredi rabbis, including Rabbi Dov Lando, have decided to replace veteran lawmakers Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev on the United Torah Judaism list, citing public demand for renew…
Ultra-Orthodox Figures Navigate Political Maneuvers and Religious Events
A report from Kikar HaShabbat's "Zupnik B'Kikar" column details political dealings within the ultra-Orthodox community, including a refusal to thank MK Uri Maklev and efforts to p…
Uri Maklev's Quiet Rise in Israeli Politics
The article chronicles the political career of Uri Maklev, a Haredi politician, detailing his rise from municipal service in Jerusalem to leadership within the Degel HaTorah party…
Moshe Gafni's Four-Decade Rise to Power in Israeli Haredi Politics
Moshe Gafni, a key leader of the Degel HaTorah party, is retiring from the Knesset after nearly 40 years, concluding his influential tenure as chairman of the Finance Committee. H…
Ultra-Orthodox Politics, AI Woes, and Rabbinical Health Mark Year-End News
The year-end news cycle in the ultra-Orthodox community was dominated by political shifts within Degel HaTorah, reports of ChatGPT struggling with holiday greetings, and the healt…
Israel's 2026 Election Field Takes Shape as Candidate Lists Close
Ahead of the 2026 Israeli elections, 38 parties have submitted their candidate lists. Key developments include last-minute decisions in Likud, failed alliances for Religious Zioni…
Radical Faction Slams 'Degel HaTorah' Leadership Over MKs' Ouster
The radical ultra-Orthodox faction 'HaPleg' has strongly condemned the leadership of the 'Degel HaTorah' party for removing Knesset members Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev from their p…
Israeli Political Figures of the Year Named by 'Iron Domes' Panel
An Israeli political panel named their "People of the Year" for the Hebrew year 5786, selecting Gadi Eisenkot, Uri Maklev, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and Benjamin Netanyahu. The panel also…
Top Haredi Figure Criticizes Moshe Gafni's Past Attacks on Rabbi Avraham Ravitz
Rabbi Boaz Naki, a Haredi spokesperson, accused MK Moshe Gafni of previously trying to discredit Rabbi Avraham Ravitz. This criticism emerges as Gafni faces potential removal from…
Ultra-Orthodox Parties Navigate Political Shifts Ahead of Elections
Ultra-Orthodox parties are undergoing significant political shifts, including leadership changes within "Degel HaTorah" and the formation of a new party, amid preparations for upc…
Ultra-Orthodox Paper Slams Purge of Top Politicians as 'Mafia-Style'
An ultra-Orthodox newspaper, 'HaPeles,' fiercely criticized the removal of senior politicians Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev from the 'Degel HaTorah' party, calling the purge "mafia-s…
Haredi Leadership's Draft Evasion Strategy Backfires Dramatically
Haredi leaders' policy of draft evasion has created a crisis, turning 80,000 young men into draft dodgers and fostering a 'power Judaism' ideology. Political consequences have see…
Israeli Parties Finalize Knesset Slates Amidst Major Shakeups
Israeli political parties submitted their final candidate lists for the 26th Knesset by the deadline. Key developments included potential mergers being blocked, surprising appoint…
Rabbi Dov Lando Claims Sole Authority Over Knesset List Changes
Rabbi Dov Lando asserted he alone decided to replace two veteran Knesset members from the Degel HaTorah list, refuting other reports. The changes aim to refresh parliamentary repr…
Panelists Debate Haredi Politics, IDF Exemptions, and 'People of the Year'
A panel discussion on the "Kippot Shechorot" program debated the dramatic replacement of Haredi lawmakers, internal party disputes, political maneuvering, and a controversial call…
MK Tibi Comments on Replacement of Veteran Knesset Members Gafni and Maklev
Knesset Member Ahmad Tibi shared his views on the impending replacement of veteran lawmakers Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev, who are ending their long careers in public service. Tibi'…
Gafni Steps Down From Knesset After 38 Years, Remains Party Chairman
Moshe Gafni, chairman of United Torah Judaism, is retiring from the Knesset after 38 years following directives from senior rabbis, but will remain party chairman. His departure a…
Degel HaTorah Party Reorganizes Leadership, Appointing New Overseers
The Israeli political party Degel HaTorah has replaced veteran officials with new overseers, citing a need to ensure loyalty to its spiritual leadership. This move, drawing parall…
MK Uri Maklev Announces Emotional Retirement from Knesset
Member of Knesset Uri Maklev announced his emotional retirement from the Knesset after being removed from his position. He stated his commitment remained strong until his last day…
Ultra-Orthodox Party in Turmoil Over Disputed Article Approval
A dispute has erupted within Israel's Degel HaTorah party over a harsh editorial published in its newspaper, 'Yated Ne'eman'. The article, which targeted aides of veteran lawmaker…
Israeli Parties Finalize Knesset Lists Amidst Internal Strife
Israeli political parties are in the final stages of submitting their Knesset lists before a Tuesday deadline, facing internal disputes over candidate placements and potential mer…
Israeli Parties Rush to Finalize Election Lists Amid Last-Minute Drama
Israeli political parties are in a race against time to submit their election lists, with several major factions experiencing last-minute dramas including leadership changes, cand…
Matan Kahane Urges Parties Under Six Seats to Unite or Quit
Matan Kahane of the "Yashar!" party called for political factions failing to reach six Knesset seats to unite or withdraw. He also discussed forming a "Zionist government" and the…
Belz Hasidism Replaces Knesset Representative Yisrael Eichler with Elyakim Stark
The Belz Hasidic community in Israel has decided to replace Knesset member Yisrael Eichler with Elyakim Stark. This change is part of broader personnel shifts within the United To…
Rabbi Shach's Confidant Criticizes Degel HaTorah Leadership
Rabbi Rafael Woolf, a confidant of the late Rabbi Elazar Menachem Shach, has criticized the removal of veteran Knesset members Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev from Degel HaTorah, calli…
Israeli Parties Prioritize New Faces Over Experienced Lawmakers
Israeli political parties are increasingly replacing experienced lawmakers with new faces for electoral appeal, a trend criticized for sidelining crucial expertise needed to tackl…
Degel HaTorah Newspaper Denies Ousting Top Officials Amid List Changes
The Lithuanian faction's newspaper, 'Yated Ne'eman,' announced changes to its Knesset list, including new faces and replacements for incumbents, but denied any 'ousting' of senior…
Ultra-Orthodox Parties Shake Up Knesset Lists Amid Conscription Law Uncertainty
Israel's ultra-Orthodox parties, Degel HaTorah and Shas, are making significant changes to their Knesset lists ahead of upcoming elections. These moves are influenced by the Supre…
Haredi Paper Denies Confidence Vote Ouster for MKs Gafni, Maklev
The Haredi newspaper 'Degel HaTorah' stated that the removal of MKs Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev was not a vote of no confidence, asserting they followed rabbinical guidance. The de…
Degel HaTorah Paper Denies 'No Confidence' Vote in Ousting MKs Gafni, Maklev
The Haredi newspaper 'Yated Ne'eman' stated that the removal of MKs Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev from the Degel HaTorah Knesset list is not a vote of no confidence, but rather a nec…
Shas and Degel HaTorah Finalize Knesset Lists Amidst Internal Shifts
The Shas party is finalizing its Knesset list with potential new candidates, while the Degel HaTorah faction of United Torah Judaism has announced its leadership, including some n…
Degel HaTorah Voter Slams Party Purge as 'Mafia-Style Score Settling'
A Degel HaTorah party voter from the periphery criticized recent internal purges as "mafia-style score settling" and a betrayal of the party's founding principles. He argued that…
Israeli Politics in Flux: Key Alliances Form, Leaders Exit Ahead of Deadline
Israeli political parties are scrambling to finalize their election lists before a Tuesday deadline, with major shifts including the withdrawal of key figures, unexpected alliance…
Israeli Parties Finalize Knesset Lists Ahead of Election Deadline
Israeli political parties are in the final stages of submitting their lists for the upcoming Knesset elections, with deadlines looming on Tuesday. Key leaders are unveiling their…
Gafni's Ouster Should Worry Netanyahu Most, Analyst Says
Political commentator Yishai Cohen stated on Channel 12 that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be worried about the removal of MK Moshe Gafni and MK Uri Maklev from the Deg…
Haredi Public Learns Leaders' Decisions Via Media Leaks, Not Direct Word
The Haredi public is reportedly learning about key leadership decisions for the Degel HaTorah party through media leaks and anonymous sources, rather than direct rabbinic pronounc…
Key Figures May Exit United Torah Judaism List for Knesset
The United Torah Judaism party is considering removing key figures Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev from its Knesset list for the upcoming elections. Yaakov Asher is expected to replace…
Gafni and Maklev Fight Party Ouster Amid Internal Power Struggle
Knesset members Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev are attempting to prevent their ouster from the Degel HaTorah party by mobilizing religious leaders and rabbis. The move against them is…
Ultra-Orthodox Political Panel Discusses Party Strife, New Factions, and Draft Law Shifts
An Israeli ultra-Orthodox political panel discussed internal party struggles within Degel HaTorah, the surprising poll numbers for a new party called HaTzibur HaCharedi, and a not…
Haredi Weekly 'Zupnik' Shares Celebrity Sightings and Political Rumors
The Haredi news outlet 'Zupnik ba'Kikar' published its weekly digest of celebrity sightings, political events, and community news. The report detailed a political conflict in a Ha…
Degel HaTorah Leadership Considers Major List Shake-up
Leaders of the Israeli political party Degel HaTorah are reportedly discussing significant changes to their Knesset list, potentially including a new party leader. This comes as t…
Knesset Member Maklev Attends Community Safety Event Amidst Political Storm
Knesset Member Uri Maklev attended a community safety event in Ashkelon for the Haredi Authority, calling for increased funding amidst political controversy. Hundreds of couples p…
Advocate Defends MK Uri Maklev Amidst Calls for "Refresh" in Degel HaTorah
An article defends MK Uri Maklev of Degel HaTorah against calls for political "refreshment," highlighting his extensive public service work and effectiveness. The author argues th…
Top Rabbi Signals Haredi Party Not Tied to Netanyahu
Rabbi Dov Lando, a key spiritual leader of the Degel Hatorah party, has stated the faction is not committed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and is not dependent on any prime…
Top Rabbi Dov Lando Downplays Reliance on Political Figures
Rabbi Dov Lando, a key leader of the Degel HaTorah party, stated the party is not reliant on any specific political figure. This comes as internal discussions consider replacing v…
Top Rabbi Backs Knesset Members Amid Party Leadership Challenge
Veteran Israeli lawmakers from the ultra-Orthodox Degel HaTorah party face a leadership challenge, with senior Rabbi A.B.E. Filz publicly backing Chairman Moshe Gafni. The move co…
Seven Ultra-Orthodox Suspects Detained in Jerusalem Old City Incidents
Jerusalem police arrested seven ultra-Orthodox Jewish men over the weekend for allegedly spitting at a Christian monastery and vandalizing Muslim graves in the Old City. The incid…
Israeli Media Insider Reveals Political Talks, Community Events, and Celebrity Moments in Weekly Roundup
Israeli journalist Itzik Ohana's weekly report reveals political talks involving Bnei Brak's deputy mayor, religious leaders' activities in Jerusalem, and cultural events includin…