Moshe Gafni Threatens to Block Government Legal Adviser Powers Bill Over Funding Dispute

Moshe Gafni, chairman of the Degel HaTorah party and former head of the Knesset Finance Committee, has threatened not to support the passage of a bill expanding the powers of the Government Legal Adviser. This threat emerged on Wednesday amid his demand for increased funding for kindergarten teachers. The dispute sparked sharp criticism from the Religious Zionist Party, which accused Gafni of protecting the judicial system's "dictatorship" and enabling continued harassment of the right-wing bloc. The party also warned that if Gafni and his allies block the bill aimed at curbing the Government Legal Adviser's authority, they would lose credibility within the ultra-Orthodox community. The conflict highlights tensions within the coalition over budget allocations and judicial reforms.