Yitzhak Goldknopf
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yitzhak Goldknopf, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
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…
Likud MK Moshe Saada Admits Voting for Controversial Draft Law Despite Opposition
Likud MK Moshe Saada admitted voting for a controversial Israeli draft law despite opposing it, citing party loyalty. He criticized the law's ethics, defended Torah study exemptio…
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…
Agudat Yisrael Challenges Election Committee's Ban on Serial Numbers on Ballots
Agudat Yisrael has appealed to Israel's Central Elections Committee to reverse a ban on serial numbers on ballots, arguing it threatens voter privacy and election management ahead…
MK Dan Illouz Resigns from Knesset After Joining Yisrael Beiteinu
MK Dan Illouz resigned from the Knesset after leaving Likud to join Yisrael Beiteinu, criticizing Likud's concessions to ultra-Orthodox parties. His resignation takes effect withi…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Leads as Likud Weakens in Latest Knesset Poll
A new Channel 12 poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael party leading with 24 seats, while Netanyahu's Likud drops to 22. Opposition blocs hold a majority, but no faction reaches the…
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…
New Jewish Settlement Emek Dotan Established in Northern West Bank to Expand Regional Presence
Twenty-two families established the new Emek Dotan settlement in northern Samaria, marking the first new settlement there since 2005. The event was attended by senior Israeli offi…
Ultra-Orthodox Leader's Ties to Anti-Zionist Figures Spark Political Controversy in Israel
The Israeli coalition faces criticism for its ties to anti-Zionist ultra-Orthodox leaders, notably the Gur Rebbe's association with Satmar's Yoeli Landau. This alliance, revealed…
MK Dan Illouz Resigns from Knesset, Sabbatai Katesh to Replace Him
MK Dan Illouz announces his imminent resignation from the Knesset after switching from Likud to Yisrael Beiteinu. He sharply criticizes Netanyahu's leadership and Likud's directio…
MK Dan Illouz to Resign from Knesset After Joining Yisrael Beiteinu
MK Dan Illouz, who left Likud for Yisrael Beiteinu, announced he will resign from the Knesset soon, criticizing Netanyahu and Likud's direction while endorsing Avigdor Lieberman a…
Former Shas Leader Eli Yishai Considers Political Return with Pro-Draft Haredi Party
Eli Yishai, former Shas leader, is considering reentering politics with the "Haredi Public" party, which supports drafting non-studying Haredi youth. Internal Haredi leaders warn…
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…
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…
Israel Poll Shows Netanyahu and Eisenkot Tied, Opposition Bloc Holds 60 Seats
A News 12 poll shows Netanyahu's Likud and Eisenkot's Yisrael tied at 23 seats each, with the opposition bloc holding 70 seats overall. Bennett's Yachdav remains stable, and Arab…
Haredi Parties Clash Over Netanyahu's Stance on Draft Law Amid Political Turmoil
Haredi parties reacted sharply to Prime Minister Netanyahu's briefings on freezing arrests of draft-dodging yeshiva students, revealing internal divisions. Degel HaTorah chose sil…
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…
Yahadut HaTorah Demands Post-Election Commitment on Yeshiva Students’ Status After Netanyahu Remarks
Yahadut HaTorah leader Yitzhak Goldknopf criticized Netanyahu’s statement on draft-dodging yeshiva students and vowed to join only a government that resolves their status. Opposit…
Transport Ministry Accuses MK Goldknopf of Unauthorized Siren Use After Resignation
The Israeli Transport Ministry accused MK Yitzhak Goldknopf of unauthorized siren use during a June 2023 protest, claiming he failed to report his resignation as minister, which i…
Israeli Media Insider Reveals Highlights From Haredi Community Events and Personalities
The Israeli Haredi news site Kikar HaShabbat's weekly 'Zofnik' column highlights key religious, political, and cultural events in the ultra-Orthodox community, including a media c…
New Haredi Parties Challenge Established Religious Factions Amid Calls for Reform
New Haredi political parties in Israel are challenging the established religious factions Shas and United Torah Judaism by demanding reforms such as primary elections, IDF enlistm…
Yehadut HaTorah Chair Goldknopf Condemns Arrests of Yeshiva Students as Unjust and Humiliating
Yitzhak Goldknopf, chairman of Yehadut HaTorah, condemned the imprisonment of yeshiva students for not regularizing their status, calling it unjust and humiliating. He described v…
MK Goldknopf Advises Ultra-Orthodox Youth to Seek Military Exemption Through Known Contacts
MK Yitzhak Goldknopf advised an ultra-Orthodox youth to seek an IDF exemption through known contacts, clarifying it was a medical exemption recommendation. Meanwhile, the governme…
Yaki Edmeker Warns United Torah Judaism Against Aligning With Left-Wing Politicians
Yaki Edmeker warned United Torah Judaism against cooperating with left-wing politicians like Gadi Eizenkot, claiming such moves would harm the party and Israel's Jewish identity…
Naftali Bennett Calls Aryeh Deri Anti-Zionist, Criticizes Haredi Draft Opposition
Naftali Bennett accused Aryeh Deri of being anti-Zionist and criticized Haredi politicians for opposing the draft law and neglecting core education. He also condemned Israel's gov…
Gadi Eizenkot Ties Netanyahu at 21 Seats as Bennett’s Party Plummets to 14 in New Poll
A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar! party tying with Netanyahu’s Likud at 21 seats each, while Naftali Bennett’s Beyachad drops to 14 seats. The opposition bloc, including Ar…
Gur Rebbe Orders Escalation of Haredi Protests to Exhaust Police
The Gur Rebbe ordered an escalation of Haredi protests against military draft enforcement, leading to mass demonstrations and clashes with Israeli police near Prison 10 and the le…
Likud Requests Coalition Leaders' Commitment to Legislation, Ultra-Orthodox Parties Refuse
Likud requested coalition party leaders to commit to supporting government legislation, but ultra-Orthodox leaders refused to sign, revealing deep mistrust within the coalition. O…
Hundreds of Gur Hasidim Protest at Israeli Attorney General's Home Over Yeshiva Student Arrest
Around 200 Gur Hasidim protested outside Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's home in Tel Aviv late Monday, following a massive earlier rally at Prison 10 against the ar…
Thousands of Gur Hasidim Protest at Prison 10 Over Arrests, Tensions Rise
Thousands of Gur Hasidim protested outside Prison 10 on Monday against the arrest of deserters, leading to clashes and damage to the prison fence. Knesset member Yitzhak Goldknopf…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yisra Party Tops Poll, Netanyahu's Likud Second with Slim Coalition Majority
A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yisra party leading with 24 seats, ahead of Netanyahu's Likud with 23. The coalition bloc holds a slim majority of 51 seats, while the opposition…
Avigdor Lieberman Accuses Netanyahu of Potential Shin Bet Misuse in Upcoming Elections
Avigdor Lieberman accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of potentially using the Shin Bet against political rivals in the upcoming elections, criticized coalition partners Shas and Uni…
Netanyahu-Haredi Deal Enacts Laws Reshaping Israel Amid Legal Challenges
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Haredi parties enacted laws favoring the Haredi sector and weakening government oversight, sparking Supreme Court challenges. The court froze the law…
Israeli Communications Reform Bill Faces Crucial Knesset Vote Amid Controversy and Conflict of Interest Allegations
Israel's Communications Reform Bill, aiming to overhaul media regulation and benefiting Channel 14, faces a critical Knesset vote amid controversy and conflict of interest concern…
Pioneering Families Establish New Jewish Settlement on Mount Ebal in Northern Samaria
Dozens of pioneering families established the first Jewish settlement on Mount Ebal in northern Samaria, near the biblical Altar of Joshua. The event was marked by a ceremony atte…
Haredi MKs Watch World Cup During Knesset Sessions as New Haredi Journalists Council Launches in Jerusalem
During the World Cup, Haredi Knesset members were seen watching matches amid legislative activity. The historic launch of the Haredi Journalists Council took place in Jerusalem, d…
Israeli Parliament Approves Controversial Laws in Final 24 Hours Before Dissolution
Israeli Public Overwhelmingly Opposes Freezing Arrests of Draft Dodgers Amid Knesset Debate
A Walla survey shows 81% oppose the Knesset's recent bill freezing arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers. The bill passed narrowly amid heated debate and was immediately blocked…
Haredi Parties Back Bill to Split Israeli Government Legal Adviser Role Amid Judicial Clash
Haredi party leaders in Israel are backing a bill to split the Government Legal Adviser role into three separate positions amid escalating tensions with the Supreme Court. The bil…
Haredi Opposition Delays Metropolitan Authorities Reform, Adding 85 Weekly Traffic Minutes
The Israeli Knesset’s Metropolitan Authorities Reform to improve public transportation is delayed due to opposition from Haredi parties fearing Shabbat transit. Environmental grou…
Heated Debate on Torah Study Law and Military Service Sparks Clash on Israeli Panel
The "Black Kippot" panel held a heated debate on Israel's Basic Law on Torah Study, military service disparities, and recent political controversies, revealing sharp divisions bet…
Hasidic Yeshiva Student Released After Wrongful Military Jail Detention Over Bureaucratic Error
Moshe Reuven Verdiger, a Gur Hasidic yeshiva student with a medical exemption, was wrongfully jailed for draft evasion due to a military bureaucratic error but was released within…
Haredi MKs Disclose Family Ties Affected by Draft Freeze Bill
Haredi Knesset members from United Torah Judaism disclosed that their adult family members could be impacted by the draft evasion arrest freeze bill, following a legal advisor's r…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar Party Surges Past Netanyahu's Likud in New Poll
A new Midgam poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar party leading with 23 seats, surpassing Netanyahu's Likud at 22. The opposition bloc grows to 69 seats, but no party can form a gove…
Ultra-Orthodox Win as Law Freezing Draft Arrests Advances Amid Netanyahu Loyalty Deal
The Israeli Knesset is set to approve a law freezing arrests of draft dodgers, a key ultra-Orthodox victory, in exchange for their loyalty to Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of ele…
Israeli Lawmakers Hail New Basic Law Elevating Torah Study as National Value
Israeli lawmakers Moshe Gafni and Yitzhak Goldknopf praised the Knesset's new Basic Law recognizing Torah study as a core national value, calling for legal protections for Torah s…
