United Torah Judaism

MK Yitzhak Pindrus stated United Torah Judaism will not join a government without a draft law. He criticized past allies and voiced strict opposition to military integration.

Rabbi Dov Landau harshly criticized Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich over remarks calling ultra-Orthodox Jews ungrateful to God, urging a vote for United Torah Judaism.

MK Yaakov Asher criticized Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot over his tough stance on ultra-orthodox military enlistment, stating their recent political talks would have collapsed instantly if those views were voiced.

The Gur Hasidic dynasty shows unusual restraint in the upcoming election campaign, sparking tensions within the United Torah Judaism party over potential political shifts.

Amcha Yisrael representative Aviv Ezra stated that his party will not rely on UTJ leader Yitzhak Goldknopf to form a coalition, while refusing to clarify future ties with Benjamin Netanyahu.

A new ultra-Orthodox crowdfunding initiative offers military deserters 1,000 shekels per day in prison, drawing sharp condemnation from Israeli opposition leaders.

Eliakim Stark, the 34-year-old newly appointed Belz representative on the Agudat Yisrael list, is transitioning from a discreet backroom mediator to an official Knesset candidate. Stark has long served as a key conduit between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, and leading ultra-Orthodox rabbinical authorities.

United Torah Judaism faces a major shakeup as veteran MK Israel Eichler faces potential removal from the Knesset list. This follows the sudden ousting of faction leaders Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev by Rabbi Dov Lando.

Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf is pushing to remove his powerful chief of staff, Moti Babchik, just two days before Knesset candidate lists close, amid wider ultra-Orthodox political shakeups.

In a major political shakeup, MK Yaakov Asher will replace Moshe Gafni as the leader of the ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism party. The decision, backed by Rabbi Dov Lando, comes amid ongoing disputes over the military draft law.

Degel HaTorah leader Moshe Gafni and MK Uri Maklev will be excluded from the upcoming Knesset list. Jacob Asher will assume leadership of United Torah Judaism, potentially becoming the faction's first-ever cabinet minister.

Degel HaTorah chairman Moshe Gafni and MK Uri Maklev will be excluded from the upcoming Knesset list following the draft exemption bill failure. Yaakov Asher is set to lead the party and the United Torah Judaism alliance.

United Torah Judaism chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf has called for easing detention conditions for ultra-Orthodox deserters arrested for failing to enlist in the IDF. Following a visit to Prison 10, he stated that "they should spend the holidays at home," adding that the detainees "are hungry and not feeling well."

Until now, representatives of Degel HaTorah have avoided sitting at the government table for principled reasons, including the ministries' responsibility for the desecration of the Sabbath. MK Moshe Gafni is expected to head the United Torah Judaism list in the elections.

Will the "modern Haredim" bring down the walls? When you arrive in Beit Shemesh, you meet a wide spectrum: anti-Zionists, voters of United Torah Judaism and Shas, and also a population that wants to do everything differently. "What have they done for me? Nothing," says a young man in jeans and a black kippah. Eliyahu, who came to the launch of the "Haredi Public" party, notes: "The parties have...

The chairman of United Torah Judaism toured Rehovot and refused to commit to a partnership with the Prime Minister, stating he does not know which party Netanyahu belongs to. Gafni took a jab at Shas, attacked the Supreme Court regarding the kindergarten teachers' budget, and clarified that he does not trust any actor in the political system.

Behind the scenes of the Haredi world, the possibility of translating the opposition to the conscription of yeshiva students into a new electoral force is being examined. However, senior official Moti Babchik has already publicly clarified that Gur does not intend to give up its leadership within Agudat Yisrael.

United Torah Judaism failed the biggest test it set for itself — the draft law, but its veteran leaders are still clinging to their seats. The upcoming elections could actually be an opportunity to refresh the Haredi leadership.

Pnina Shulman, wife of the manager of the United Torah Judaism faction in the Knesset and an editor at the Hamodia newspaper, has passed away at the age of 72 after battling a severe illness, leaving behind a large family of leading media figures.

A new Haredi party named "Black Color" is set to launch ahead of the upcoming elections, aiming to secure draft exemptions for Torah students. By mobilizing mainstream Haredi voters, the movement threatens to disrupt the traditional power base of Shas and United Torah Judaism.

Judge Noam Sohlberg rejected the United Torah Judaism petition and determined that there is no cause for issuing an injunction against the outdoor campaign of the 'HaTzibur HaChareidi' faction. United Torah Judaism claimed that the campaign is misleading and makes illegal use of the letter 'Gimel' and the branding identified with it. 'HaTzibur HaChareidi' stated: "Frivolous lawsuits will not...

The billboards of the "Siat HaTzibur HaCharedi" faction include the letter 'Gimel'—which represents United Torah Judaism on the ballot. Because of this, the party received several letters—which even included a warning before filing a formal complaint with the Central Elections Committee—demanding the removal of the billboards.

MK Uri Maklev has sharply criticized the religious-Zionist sector. He stated that the attempt to combine Torah study with military service is causing significant damage to the Torah world.