United Torah Judaism
Netanyahu to appoint UTJ’s Yisrael Eichler to gov’t role to pass contentious haredi draft bill
The move will reportedly allow Yitzhak Pindrus, from the Degel Hatorah faction, to return to the Knesset as well, after he had previously been pushed off the United Torah Judaism Party list.
IDF draft equality is minimum condition to restore Israeli solidarity - editorial
‘Maybe we’ll bomb them, maybe I’ll just dance’: Eretz Nehederet laughs at Trump’s Iran attack plan
Ultra-Orthodox sages convene on haredi IDF draft bill, withhold official stance
Millions transferred to haredi schools without Knesset approval, state admits to court
During the hearing, a state representative acknowledged that a significant portion of the funds had already been transferred prior to the Finance Committee discussion.
Beyond the bus: Addressing hate behind Eisenthal’s death in a Jerusalem riot - editorial
The driver, an Arab Israeli, reportedly called the police seeking assistance in getting out of the mob.
From yellow badges to ‘extermination ovens’: Toxic rhetoric of haredi draft protests - editorial
The latest affront occurred on Sunday when UTJ chairperson Yitzhak Goldknopf compared enforcing yeshiva students’ conscription to “placing a yellow badge on them.”
High Court to hear two cases blocking haredi education funds amid legal disputes
Supreme Court Justice Yael Willner ordered that hearings in both cases be held by January 8, and instructed the parties to submit preliminary responses up to 24 hours beforehand.
High Court freezes NIS 1b. haredi education transfer over recovery concerns
The petition was filed by opposition head and Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid, together with party lawmakers, against budget transfers approved by the Knesset Finance Committee.
Despite turbulent week, demand for commission of inquiry, bloc map remain stable - poll
Against the backdrop of the draft law, the establishment of a government commission of inquiry, and the interview by Eli Feldstein on the Qatargate affair, coalition parties maintain their strength.
Ultra-Orthodox leaders give haredi factions green light to advance IDF draft bill
The past week has seen violence from within the haredi community from extremists who are against a law that would require army enlistment from members of the community.
Jewish family settles discrimination case after gifted school expulsion
A Jewish family reached a settlement with a school in Virginia after their children were expelled amid complaints of persistent antisemitic bullying.
Liberman slams haredi draft-dodger extremists, ultra-Orthodox parties condemn violence
UTJ and Shas denounce violent haredi extremists as tensions rise over a contentious IDF draft bill, prompting political backlash and stalled legislation.
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.
Prosecution moves to hold Roche Israel, former UTJ aides accountable for possible fraud
Three key figures are facing potential criminal charges in an ongoing lobbying investigation.