Moshe Gafni
Haredi MK Gafni urges Netanyahu to advance Torah study bill unchanged despite legal warnings
Afik said that the legislation, in its current form, could allow Torah students to receive the same academic aid benefits as reservists, among other state benefits.
Knesset passes in first reading bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law
Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions
Haredi leaders say they will support Knesset dissolution if no progress made on draft bills
Police boost security for MKs Asher, Gafni over escalating threats amid draft law tension
A group of Haredi Jews protests in front of the home of MK Yaakov Asher in Bnei Brak against the draft law. Due to the escalation, police declared MKs Asher and Gafni at a level four threat.
Knesset advances bill expanding rabbinical courts’ power over civil matters
This bill could see a dramatic depositing of power in the hands of the Rabbinate on matters of Jewish identity, marriage, and aliyah.
Gafni urges Shas to open Sephardi schools, party responds amid renewed discrimination debate
Shas put out a letter thanking Gafni, thanking him for stressing the need for Shas to remain strong and independent, as no other party properly represents the Sephardic public.
IDF preparing to intensify clampdown on haredi draft dodgers - N12
The IDF has sent out 80,000 draft orders to haredi men and is preparing for large-scale arrest operations nationwide, in coordination with the Israel Police.
Netanyahu must take the lead on the haredi draft issue - opinion
Instead of showing leadership, Netanyahu spent Monday night pacing the Knesset, pleading with United Torah Judaism’s Moshe Gafni to retract his resignation.
Smotrich worse than secular Jews, haredi MK Gafni says
"Without Torah students, we have no existence as a Jewish people. Without Torah students, the State of Israel cannot continue," Gafni commented, referring to the haredi draft law.
Israeli gov't no longer has mandate to avoid October 7 state probe, bereaved parents say
“A government that has lost its majority has no mandate to erase the October 7 massacre and bury the truth,” the families concluded.
Netanyahu shared top-secret Iran strike details with MK Gafni to prevent gov't collapse - NYT
According to the New York Times, Netanyahu revealed details of Operation Rising Lion with Gafni, who lacked security clearance, so that he would oppose a bill to bring about elections.
MK Gafni: I do not understand why we're still fighting in Gaza
“I do not understand what the need is, what are we going to do there that's worth soldiers are being killed all the time?” Gafni said, referring to seven killed IDF soldiers on Tuesday.
Gafni slams Ben-Gvir for Temple Mount visit as a 'desecration' of sacred site
Itamar Ben-Gvir has repeatedly ascended the Temple Mount, drawing lashback from Knesset members.
