Moshe Gafni
Deri says Shas supports draft evaders during prison visit, calls to add Torah study to Basic Law
The visit was made to the Neve Tzedek Military Prison, and Deri was accompanied by other lawmakers from his party, including MK Michael Malkieli and Haim Biton.
Knesset unanimously approves law banning the use of 'skunk' liquid at demonstrations
Knesset Finance panel debates transfer of NIS 98 million to haredi schools
Iranian missile fragments damage MK Gafni's Bnei Brak house, none injured
Ministers get NIS 5000 raise after MK pay nearly surpasses theirs
Transportation Minister asks not to be paid more.
Haredi ‘Grocery store law’ banning Shabbat operations passes in cabinet
The law, if passed, would give the interior minister the authority to block bylaws passed by municipal authorities that allow grocery stores and mini markets to open on Shabbat.
Prime minister’s compromise deal with Haredim reaches Knesset
MK Gafni gets lecture on importance of Diaspora during Knesset session
The United Torah Judaism MK had questioned the relevance of the agency and received quite a few reminders on its importance from his colleagues.
Uproar over stagnant Israeli disability benefits
Accusations flew as lawmakers entered a fiery debate during the Knesset plenum over disability stipends.
Rabbis slam Haredi MK's advocacy for evacuating settlements
MK Moshe Gafni based his stance on concessions on a letter written by a leading Rabbi, involving peace with Egypt in 1978.
Haredi MK Gafni recalls party's historic support of evacuating settlements
The letter is dated April 18, 1978, when Begin was negotiating peace with Egypt, which involved returning Sinai to Egypt and evacuating Yamit.
For American Jews engaging with Israel can feel like talking to the Wall
Will the cabinet’s decision on the Kotel and conversion affect Jewish support from the Diaspora?
Haredi parties prepare for showdown over Western Wall plan
The haredi parties are extremely concerned that the High Court will intervene on the side of those demanding a state-recognized egalitarian section.
MK Gafni says will fight against construction of mikvas for progressive denominations
The US Jewish leadership lobbied heavily against the recently approved mikva law which essentially bans the Reform and Masorti movements from using public mikvas for their conversion ceremonies.