United Torah Judaism
Ofer Winter rejects Goldknopf's demand for universal yeshiva student IDF draft exemption
Winter also called for Goldknopf to stop "deceiving the public," saying that "this system harms first and foremost the true Torah students."
Eisenkot edges Netanyahu for PM suitability, Yashar bigger than Likud - poll
As he pushes for ultra-Orthodox draft, Moti Leitner aims to put the Haredi Public on a new path
Knesset panel approves budget transfer of NIS 270 million to haredi education during recess
Bennett losing ground as Eisenkot, Netanyahu neck-and-neck for upcoming elections - poll
According to the poll, if elections were held today, Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot would each lead with 23 seats, an increase of two seats for each compared with the previous poll.
Netanyahu's Likud falls to lowest position since June 2025 as Eisenkot reaches new heights - poll
A new Maariv poll shows Likud at its weakest level since June 2025, while Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar reaches a record 23 seats and Bennett maintains his lead over Netanyahu in the prime ministerial race.
New haredi party launches, aiming to secure spot in Knesset ahead of elections
The new ultra-Orthodox Haredi Public Party led by the deputy mayor of Beit Shemesh, Moti Leitner, launched on Sunday with a large-scale advertising campaign in major haredi cities.
Israel's next election is a chance to end politics of division - opinion
The election campaign should focus on fixing Israel's biggest challenges instead of fueling political polarization.
Knesset advances Torah study bill after haredim, Netanyahu agree to strip controversial clause
The agreement is expected to allow the bill to advance in the Knesset's House Committee ahead of its final second and third readings after previous coaltion objections to wording.
Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions
The most recent proposal advanced is a bill that would halt the arrests of haredi draft evaders, which is set to be debated on Tuesday in the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
'Start with Lazimi': Haredi lawmaker suggests opposition MK should be shot for protesting
In response, MK Adi Ezuz (Yesh Atid) turned the conversation back onto Pindrus, noting that by his logic, UTJ Head Yitzhak Goldknopf, the leader of Pindrus's party, should also be shot in the legs.
Marathon Knesset meetings set to rapidly advance haredi parties’ contentious Torah study bill
The bill seeks to enshrine Torah study in the country’s Basic Law as part of a proposal that critics argue encourages draft evasion and changes the status of yeshiva students who do not serve.
Israel's gov't must not serve interests of ultra-Orthodox party leaders, opposition heads declare
Leader of the Democrats party, Yair Golan, called to “block every shekel that finances draft evasion,” as well as institutions that incite against service.
Haredi leaders say they will support Knesset dissolution if no progress made on draft bills
According to their statement, Netanyahu "made it clear at the meeting that he is committed to approving the laws and will work to advance them quickly."