![]() Erdan: Justice portfolio must be in Likud's handsLikud minister opposes United Right's demand of justice portfolio for Smotrich. 'We are the largest party and need the senior portfolios.'![]() Haredi party leader: We're not afraid to sit in oppositionDegel Hatorah chief says his party won't recommend Benny Gantz for PM - even if that means haredi faction will be left out of next gov't.![]() Gafni rips Agudath Yisrael faction, hints of splitDegel Hatorah head Moshe Gafni slams UTJ counterparts from Agudath Yisrael, hints shaky union may collapse over Draft Law.![]() Security around two haredi MKs to be increasedOn background of Draft Law and Jerusalem Faction opposition, Knesset officer orders security reinforcement for haredi Knesset Members.![]() Is Israel funding organizations that harm it?Relates to Amnesty International call to boycott Israel. Vote on Amnesty postponed to later date.![]() Demand: Establish new Torah halfway houseMK Yisrael Eichler says previous halfway house serving prisoners burned down, with no similar framework to rehabilitate prisoners.![]() Bennett 'very optimistic'Bennett: 'Next week we'll be able to solve Draft Law crisis.' Gafni: 'I could solve this within 10 minutes.'![]() Haredi MKs announce intention not to support Muezzin LawShas and UTJ MKs announce they will not support Muezzin Law, 'We voted in preliminary, we won't vote anymore.'![]() 'They turn my jokes into headlines'MK Moshe Gafni responds to release of recording in which he boasted about haredi achievements; says statements taken out of context.![]() Money finally released for Judea, Samaria emergency servicesMK Smotrich: 'This crisis never should have happened. Nothing justifies playing with the lives of our citizens.'![]() Judea & Samaria MDA budget saga: Finance Committee gridlockedBattle for Judea & Samaria MDA funding continues led by MK Bezalel Smotrich; MK Gafni closes meeting after his proposal was voted down.![]() Meretz MK blocks aid to hilltop youthFinance Committee approves tax benefits for 81 public associations; 'Hebrew Shepherd' removed from list at request of MK Gilon.![]() Gafni challenges Alsheikh on police violence'Those who lack courage to face public and take responsibility unfit to head police,' after police violence at last night's demonstration.![]() Jerusalem law hearing postponed by weekMK Gafni requests heads of coalition factions postpone vote on bill by a week. Request is accepted.![]() 'Maybe Gafni came after the Palestinians'Meir Porush responds to MK Gafni's statement 'Palestinians were here before us', recalls his family in Land of Israel eight generations.![]() Haredi MK: We'll halt rightist lawmaking effortsHaredi MK promises to 'balance out the government' if efforts to change Israel's policies continue.![]() Gafni: High court judges assist Reform JewsIn the wake of attorney-general Mandelblit's decision regarding Western Wall, MK Gafni accused High Court judges of political intervention.![]() Gafni: Zionist Yeshivas Need to be 'Cut to Size'Knesset Oversight Committee to discuss a complaint by MK Moshe Gafni (UTJ), urging the gov't to cut funding to Religious Zionist yeshivas.![]() Gafni: Demand for New Beit Shemesh Vote UnfairMK Gafni says pressure for a recount or repeat of Beit Shemesh elections is “anti-democratic," wouldn't happen if mayor wasn't hareidi.![]() Gafni Tells MK to 'Shut Up' in 'Battle Royale'MKs Moshe Gafni (United Torah Jewry) and Ruth Calderon (Yesh Atid) accused each other of hatred, slander, and worse in a Knesset meeting![]() UTJ Finalizes Knesset ListOn the eve of the deadline for political parties to present their lists to the Knesset, United Torah Jewry finalized its list of candidates![]() MK: Raise Taxes, or End Up Like EuropeThe VAT tax increase is absolutely necessary for the health of the Israeli economy, officials said![]() Gafni: Banks Get Rich at Citizens’ ExpenseFinance Committee head MK Moshe Gafni slams high bank fees, calls for change.![]() Tax Breaks for Middle Class on the WayThe Knesset Finance Committee on Wednesday authorized a dramatic change in the Israeli tax code – making it more “middle-class friendly." |