Moshe Gafni

'Totally idiotic':

'Override Clause isn't going to happen' says Kohelet Forum

Influential right-wing think-tank claims only the haredi political parties want law passed.

Protest in Bnei Brak:

Police use violence to disperse haredi counter-protesters

Anti-judicial reform protesters flew LGBT flags, brandished a mock Ten Commandments.

Opponents of judicial reform to protest outside Gafni's home

For the first time, protesters against the reform will demonstrate outside the home of a haredi MK.

By a majority of 51 to 46:

Knesset approves first reading of 'Chametz Law'

The bill, proposed by MK Moshe Gafni, will permit hospital administrators to bar the entry of chametz during Passover.

'Chametz bill' passes in first reading

Bill barring hospitals from calling themselves kosher if they don't ban chametz on Passover condemned by religious Zionist org.

Override Clause

MK Moshe Gafni leaves Knesset in anger

Gafni left the Knesset building in protest over the fact that the coalition removed from its agenda the bill for the override clause.

Haredi lawmakers downplay Herzog's speech

MK Gafni asked about President Herzog's call for a compromise on judicial reform: It's not relevant. Minister Porush criticized as well.

Housing crisis:

'1.7m in tax on a 100m apartment? A disgrace'

"Israel Land Authority should be dismantled," responds Yisrael Beytenu member to MK Gafni.

UTJ:

Three-way rotation for the position of Knesset faction chairman

Gafni announces rotation between MKs Yitzhak Pindrus, Yaakov Asher and Eliyahu Baruchi.

Gafni's plan:

Judges' salaries to be linked to those of MKs

With MKs' salaries set to rise by 5.1% instead of 12.5%, UTJ MK will apply same logic to judges.

Haredi lawmaker blasts Ben-Gvir over Temple Mount visit

'Your visit only did damage,' says MK Moshe Gafni. 'Rabbis for generations banned visiting the Temple Mount. I hope Ben-Gvir pays attention'

'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.

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.

Tension in Haredi Party:

Degel Hatorah faction attacks Agudat Yisrael head

A source in Degel Hatorah says his faction's head Moshe Gafni is leading the fight alone and doesn't represent the rest of the faction.

Not so fast:

Degal HaTorah objects to UTJ coalition deal

MK Moshe Gafni demands negotiations be reopened after Agudath Yisrael reaches agreement without consent of Degel HaTorah.

Gafni: Half should serve in IDF, half study Torah

UTJ MK suggests revival of system which existed in King David's time to split military service and Torah study.

Netanyahu tells Gafni: It's your fault we don't have a govt. yet

Differences between Likud, UTJ remain unresolved as PM-designate has heated conversation with MK Moshe Gafni.

'Divide and conquer?' Haredi MK fumes

United Torah Judaism's MK Moshe Gafni fumes as Likud schedules separate meeting with Gafni's partner, MK Yitzhak Goldknopf.

Gafni meets Netanyahu: 'I'm angry'

Degel HaTorah chairman: Those who shout the loudest get the most ministries.

Moshe Gafni:

Leftists have 'pathological hatred' of religious & haredim

They claim to want haredim to integrate while maintaining their way of life, but opposition to gender separation reveals their true face.

Haredi MK: 'Without the Override Clause, there's no government'

Degel Hatorah faction holds post-election event, MK Gafni promises: 'All decrees will be canceled, I don't care what they write about us.'

US Ambassador speaks with haredi MKs

US Amb. Nides talks with haredi MKs Moshe Gafni, Yitzhak Pindrus, expresses optimism about working with America's 'closes friend.'

Netanyahu pushes for shortcut to new coalition, but MKs refuse

Seeking to speed up coalition building process, Netanyahu pushes to split negotiations into two stages, but faces push back from allies.

Putting together a coalition:

Gafni to ask for Finance Committee chairmanship

Degel HaTorah says party's ideological decision regarding not taking ministerial positions in the government stands.

Gafni at UTJ headquarters:

'We are happy we kicked out this bad government'

Degel HaTorah chairman blasts Liberman: He should respect the will of the voters and go home.

Haredi MK: 'They told me I had become a star in the Arab sector'

MK Gafni on MK Ben-Gvir: 'He pulls out a gun and yells, 'death to terrorists,' what will the people of Israel gain from all his yelling?

Haredi MK on Lebanon deal:

'This government has no help from Heaven, I don't trust Lapid'

'I don't trust PM Lapid's carelessness and the current government,' MK Moshe Gafni says when asked about maritime deal with Lebanon.

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.'

MK Gafni:

'Lapid is very dangerous for the country'

United Torah Judaism MK says in interview that Prime Minister Lapid is "very dangerous for Israel".

2022 Elections:

Aryeh Deri, Moshe Gafni no longer on speaking terms

Gafni also furious with Sa'ar, who almost caused rift in UTJ.

Haredi MK:

Lapid eats insects, are we going to work with these nuts?

'The country's laws don't interest Transportation Min. Michaeli,' United Torah Judaism's MK Gafni says.

Gafni meets UAE Foreign Minister

Chairman of Degel HaTorah faction of United Torah Judaism meets UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs at the home of the UAE Ambassador to Israel.

UTJ MK:

'Gafni made efforts to form another government'

MK Uri Maklev: Gafni is the only one who worked to prevent these elections and establish another government.

MK Moshe Gafni:

'We will go with Netanyahu, even to the opposition'

United Torah Judaism chairman says he will continue to remain loyal to the right-wing bloc even after the elections.

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.

Gafni: Bennett's a stuffed animal, Kahana's beyond the pale

Degel HaTorah head blames colleagues in opposition for failure to establish right-wing govt.

UTJ heading for a split?

MK Moshe Gafni wants to shift balance of power between Degel HaTorah & Agudat Yisrael. And how many votes will they lose to Itamar Ben Gvir?

Top haredi rabbi diagnosed with coronavirus - a second time

Rabbi Gershon Edelstein feeling 'excellent' after second COVID-19 diagnosis. Pres. Herzog calls to inquire after Rabbi Edelstein's welfare.

Shas forces UTJ to announce support for Netanyahu

'Happy there has been a clear announcement by MK Moshe Gafni that UTJ will go with the Likud & MK Netanyahu,' Shas chair MK Aryeh Deri says.

2022 Elections:

Porush: 'I'm not worried that we'll lose votes to Ben Gvir'

"If all the embraces meant anything, I would be Prime Minister today," says veteran haredi MK.

Lapid's request to attend Gafni wedding politely refused

PM congratulates UTJ chairman Moshe Gafni on his granddaughter's wedding after being refused permission to attend.

Gafni clarifies:

'Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael will run together'

MK Moshe Gafni says the two factions that make up United Torah Judaism will continue their cooperation.

Haredi preschool assistants to receive bonus pay

Assistants in haredi preschools to receive bonuses during summer, ahead of new school year, MK Gafni says.

Shaked, Gafni in talks to form right-wing government

Last-minute efforts underway to prevent vote tomorrow to dissolve Knesset, hold new elections. Sa'ar continues to refuse to sit with Likud.

Haredi party chief mediating between Likud and rogue Yamina MK

Haredi MK Moshe Gafni working to broker negotiations between MK Nir Orbach, Likud party.

Haredi MK: 'Most failed minister in Israel is taxing the weak'

'Cost of living is skyrocketing, families aren't managing to make it through the month,' MK Gafni says, slamming Finance Min. Liberman.

Haredi parties threaten - and Netanyahu changes his instruction

Haredi parties clarify to MK Netanyahu that freedom to vote in favor of 'Plastic Bags Law' will be seen as instruction for future votes.

Haredi MK: Get rid of this government as quickly as possible

United Torah Judaism chief says he will back any move - even new elections - which will topple Bennett government.

Gafni to Bennett: Everything you touch fails

UTJ leader attacks PM during Knesset '40 signatures' debate.

Gafni responds to Deri: You brought about Oslo

UTJ chairman responds to claims he is considering joining the current government, says he would only join a right-wing government.

Senior Haredi Lawmaker:

'Don't force new elections, form new government in this Knesset'

United Torah Judaism chief Moshe Gafni urges formation of new government - without new elections.

Miri Regev:

'The people want Netanyahu to lead them'

Likud MK criticizes UTJ chairman who hinted that there is room to consider replacing Netanyahu in favor of a stable right-wing government.

Report: Yamina seeking to replace Ra'am with UTJ in coalition

Yamina reportedly believes replacing Ra'am with larger haredi party will remove primary source of criticism of coalition, stabilize gov.

MK Moshe Gafni celebrates his 70th birthday

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri bans party members from UTJ chairman's birthday party over invitation to Yair Lapid, Elazar Stern.

Akunis blasts Gafni:

'UTJ's behavior is impudence and insolence'

MK Ofir Akunis responds to calls among UTJ members for a formation of a government not headed by Netanyahu.

Gafni:

'Smotrich responsible for Bennett-Lapid government'

UTJ chairman says he would like to see Benny Gantz being a part of the next government.

Haredi MK: Coalition chair won't be last to bolt

'Opposition needs to do soul-searching, decide who has best chance to form coalition without new elections,' MK Gafni says.

Gafni: Rift has formed between haredim and Arabs

UTJ MK Moshe Gafni attacks the 'dispossession' of haredi institutions from the budget with Arab help.

Moshe Gafni:

'Bennett makes a gesture like a child, is that not psychotic?'

United Torah Judaism chairman blasts Liberman: He doesn't care about the economy. We're all suffering because of this man.

Haredi MK: Don't donate blood to Magen David Adom

'You are not acting as a governmental organization should act,' MK Moshe Gafni tells Magen David Adom.