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Yitzhak Goldknopf

News and updates about Yitzhak Goldknopf

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Netanyahu and Goldknopf reach agreement on Draft Law

Hamodia newspaper reports that an agreement was reached between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UTJ chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf on the formulation and promotion of the Draft Law in the coming days.

Netanyahu and Goldknopf reach agreement on Draft Law

Haredi minister: Don't allow Red Cross to visit Nukhba terrorists

Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf demands Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu block Red Cross visits to Nukhba terrorists until Red Cross visits Israelis held hostage in Gaza.

Haredi minister: Don't allow Red Cross to visit Nukhba terrorists

Likud MK to Housing Min.:

Take steps to evacuate UNRWA campus in Jerusalem

Likud MK Amit Halevi demands Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf evacuate UNRWA campus in Jerusalem, after UNRWA ignored demands to leave the site.

Take steps to evacuate UNRWA campus in Jerusalem

MK Kroizer vs. Min. Goldknopf: ‘Painful and detached statement'

Minister of Housing claimed that the state isn’t really interested in the haredim drafting. MK Kroizer: ‘Sadly, we see that the haredi sector is not connected.’

MK Kroizer vs. Min. Goldknopf: ‘Painful and detached statement'

Minister Goldknopf:

'IDF is not really interested in recruiting haredim'

Speaking at event in honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Bnei Brak, UTJ chairman argues that the IDF is not really interested in haredim. Liberman fires back: The people of Israel really don't need you.

'IDF is not really interested in recruiting haredim'

Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf to PM:

'Declare UNRWA a terrorist organization'

Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf asks PM Netanyahu why the National Security Council (NSC) objects to any proposal to declare UNRWA a terrorist organization and demanded that the PM intervene.

'Declare UNRWA a terrorist organization'

Goldknopf criticizes PM:

'Statement on Shabbat was out of place'

Construction and Housing Minister criticizes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who responded during Shabbat to Moody's decision to downgrade Israel’s credit rating.

'Statement on Shabbat was out of place'

Haredi MK:

'No such thing as gov't unconnected to the war'

MK Gafni berates colleague Min. Goldknopf: 'I also don't think we need to settle in Gaza.'

'No such thing as gov't unconnected to the war'

Haredi minister:

Jewish settlement in Gaza? 'I won't oppose it'

Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf won't rule out Jewish settlement in Gaza, urges Israelis to back the government during wartime.

Jewish settlement in Gaza? 'I won't oppose it'

Message to Netanyahu:

UTJ minister: If the Draft Law isn't approved, I will resign

Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf in interview: As soon as the Draft Law is not passed, I will resign.

UTJ minister: If the Draft Law isn't approved, I will resign

Housing Minister: 'We'll expand Kfar Chabad'

Kfar Chabad representatives visit Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf, receive reassurance that their town is 'high priority.'

Housing Minister: 'We'll expand Kfar Chabad'

Haredi minister threatens:

Judicial reform won't advance until Draft Law passes

Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf, head of United Torah Judaism, warns, 'Netanyahu made a commitment to pass Draft Law - he needs to fulfill it.'

Judicial reform won't advance until Draft Law passes

Goldknopf:

'No judicial reform without Draft Law'

UTJ head says govt. may collapse if the Draft Law exempting yeshiva students from IDF service is not passed.

'No judicial reform without Draft Law'

Haredi minister condemns family who cursed IDF soldier

Housing Min. Goldknopf blasts family who shamed soldier: 'One who humiliates another Jew in public has no portion in the World to Come.'

Haredi minister condemns family who cursed IDF soldier

Report:

Haredi parties to bring down govt. if Draft Law not passed

Deri, Goldknopf reportedly agree legislation exempting yeshiva students from IDF service must be passed before judicial reform

Haredi parties to bring down govt. if Draft Law not passed

Haredi MK:

Netanyahu promised to pass Override Clause if there's no choice

Construction Min. Goldknopf says PM Netanyahu promised to push Override Clause if no other option is found for Draft Law.

Netanyahu promised to pass Override Clause if there's no choice

Minister Goldknopf in Evyatar:

'There will be 1,000 residents here, I am one of you'

Minister of Construction and Housing visits Evyatar, seeks to encourage residents.

'There will be 1,000 residents here, I am one of you'

Budget disagreements threaten to topple coalition

Housing Minister Goldknopf says he will resign position, vote against budget, if promised funds are not approved.

Budget disagreements threaten to topple coalition

Drama in United Torah Judaism:

Agudat Yisrael chief demands Degal Hatorah toe the line

Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf demands Finance Committee chair Moshe Gafni join protest against State budget.

Agudat Yisrael chief demands Degal Hatorah toe the line

Due to families' objection:

Ministers will not attend Memorial Day ceremonies

Several ministers announced they would not attend Memorial Day ceremonies after some bereaved families protested their presence.

Ministers will not attend Memorial Day ceremonies

Minister to bereaved family:

'We will ensure that Samaria is settled'

Housing Minister pays condolence visit to family of Hillel and Yagel Yaniv, who were murdered in the terrorist attack in Huwara.

'We will ensure that Samaria is settled'

New town near Gaza border:

Goldknopf to propose establishment of Hanun

The town will be established as a mixed community for about 500 religious and secular families.

Goldknopf to propose establishment of Hanun

UTJ chair demands Minister Regev stop railroad work on Shabbat

Minister Goldknopf says railroad work conducted on Shabbat violates coalition agreements between Likud and haredi parties.

UTJ chair demands Minister Regev stop railroad work on Shabbat

Minister of Housing: We will help Israelis settle Judea, Samaria

Minister Goldknopf explained his statement that there is no housing crisis and stated: 'We have a special duty to army veterans.'

Minister of Housing: We will help Israelis settle Judea, Samaria

'What is this?'

MKs Porush, Gafni bow heads during Knesset Speaker's speech

2 UTJ MKs bow heads in protest as openly gay Knesset Speaker speaks of his partner. UTJ chairman shakes Speaker's hand.

MKs Porush, Gafni bow heads during Knesset Speaker's speech

UTJ chairman Goldknopf tells Netanyahu he will not join cabinet

After speaking to Gerrer Rebbe, UTJ head rejects position on political-security cabinet.

UTJ chairman Goldknopf tells Netanyahu he will not join cabinet

Gafni warns UTJ could break up over perceived betrayal

Degal HaTorah chairman accuses UTJ chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf of being "unfriendly" in signing coalition agreement without informing him.

Gafni warns UTJ could break up over perceived betrayal

UTJ head:

'Expanding settlements is the answer to murderous terrorism'

United Torah Judaism chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf pays condolence visit to family of Tamir Avichai, who was murdered in a stabbing last week.

'Expanding settlements is the answer to murderous terrorism'

Haredi candidate: Haredim tend not to answer phone surveys

'If our work on the ground brings results, we'll win nine Knesset seats,' United Torah Judaism's Yitzhak Goldknopf promises.

Haredi candidate: Haredim tend not to answer phone surveys

UTJ leader:

Liberman wants core curriculum? He can't even say my name right

Yitzhak Goldknopf, leader of Agudat Yisrael party, speaks out on claims that he will demand Finance Ministry after elections.

Liberman wants core curriculum? He can't even say my name right

Netanyahu: Learning English is mandatory

Likud chairman says he disagrees with Yitzhak Goldknopf on the need to study English in school.

Netanyahu: Learning English is mandatory

Labor leader: Haredi party head is destroying haredim's future

Yitzhak Goldknopf, head of haredi UTJ party, says studying math hasn't advanced Israel's economy.

Labor leader: Haredi party head is destroying haredim's future

Discord in haredi party

Veteran MK slams peer: 'He lacks political experience'

MK Moshe Gafni says relationship between himself and his party's number one, Yitzhak Goldknopf, is 'very good.'

Veteran MK slams peer: 'He lacks political experience'

Haredi candidate reveals:

This is what Netanyahu and I spoke about

'We will accept positions according to the instructions of our rabbis,' United Torah Judaism's Yitzhak Goldknopf says.

This is what Netanyahu and I spoke about

Haredi party head:

'We will no longer grovel in order to receive our due'

New UTJ chief says Netanyahu promised 'to make every effort' to ensure haredim receive their rightful share of the education budget.

'We will no longer grovel in order to receive our due'

Agudat Yisrael leader:

'I agree with Deri, we will only go with Netanyahu'

Agudat Ysrael chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf: I asked the Likud to stop the attacks against Gafni, they will not bring more votes.

'I agree with Deri, we will only go with Netanyahu'