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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

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 necessary refresh of ranks. However, reports suggest internal opposition to the decision among senior rabbinical figures.

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Degel HaTorah Paper Denies 'No Confidence' Vote in Ousting MKs Gafni, Maklev
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What happened

  1. 01Degel HaTorah paper denies ousting MKs Gafni and Maklev is no-confidence vote.
  2. 02MKs acted on rabbinical leaders' guidance throughout their tenure.
  3. 03Decision cited as a necessary refresh of party's Knesset list.
  4. 04Some senior rabbis reportedly opposed the removal of the MKs.
  5. 05The decision awaits final approval from the Council of Torah Sages.
Translated and summarized by baba from Kikar HaShabbat, the latest report. Read Kikar HaShabbat’s original

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  • Haredi1
  • ArabNone
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