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Politics1 day ago

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…

Politics2 days ago

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…

Politics2 days ago·1 outlets

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…

Politics2 days ago

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…

Politics2 days ago

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…

Politics2 days ago·2 outlets

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago·1 outlets

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…

Politics3 days ago·6 outlets

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago·2 outlets

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…

Politics4 days ago·2 outlets

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago·1 outlets

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'…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago·3 outlets

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…

Politics4 days ago·4 outlets

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago·2 outlets

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics5 days ago

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…

Politics5 days ago·7 outlets

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…

Politics5 days ago

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…

Politics5 days ago

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…

Politics5 days ago·9 outlets

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…

Politics5 days ago·4 outlets

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…

Politics5 days ago·21 outlets

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…

Politics5 days ago·11 outlets

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…

Degel HaTorah Paper Denies 'No Confidence' Vote in Ousting MKs Gafni, Maklev
Politics6 days ago

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…

Politics6 days ago

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…

Politics6 days ago

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…

Politics6 days ago

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…

Politics6 days ago·1 outlets

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…

Politics6 days ago

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…

PoliticsSep 3, 2026

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…

PoliticsSep 3, 2026·9 outlets

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…

PoliticsSep 3, 2026

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…

PoliticsSep 3, 2026

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…

PoliticsSep 3, 2026·2 outlets

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…

PoliticsSep 2, 2026

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…

PoliticsSep 2, 2026

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…

PoliticsSep 2, 2026

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…

PoliticsSep 2, 2026

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…

PoliticsSep 1, 2026·1 outlets

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…

SecurityAug 30, 2026

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…

Seven Ultra-Orthodox Suspects Detained in Jerusalem Old City Incidents
GeneralAug 27, 2026

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…