United Torah Judaism
Haredi parties may push elections as Netanyahu loses leverage - analysis
The political alliance that was once considered Netanyahu’s most stable anchor, his exclusive political asset, can no longer be taken for granted.
Knesset Finance panel debates transfer of NIS 98 million to haredi schools
Iranian missile fragments damage MK Gafni's Bnei Brak house, none injured
Opposition mistakenly approves millions to haredi institutions, A-G halts transfer
Israel's 'religious' Jewish parties want to destroy democracy, morality - opinion
Religious and secular Jews need to work together to take back Judaism from the present institutional leadership’s destructive grasp.
Coalition divided on IDF conscription, rejects blanket yeshiva exemptions
Netanyahu has reportedly asked the haredi parties to soften their requests for a draft bill.
Netanyahu denies asking haredim to drop draft exemption
The haredi parties are threatening to dissolve the government if the new draft bill is not passed immediately following the summer Knesset break
Spiritual service cannot come at the expense of military service - editorial
“The Army of the People” cannot be a hollow slogan. It is important that Israel ease the haredi community’s path toward national service – with care, sensitivity, and respect for Torah study.
UTJ proposes Basic Law to equate Torah studies with IDF service
The first clause of the bill, called Basic Law: Torah Study, says, "Torah study is a supreme value in the heritage of the Jewish people."
Gantz's party leads, Netanyahu's coalition wanes - KAN News poll
A particularly contentious issue addressed in the poll was the passing of the reasonableness clause. The findings indicate that 46% of the respondents are against it, while 35% are in favor.
MKs and parents demand motorized wheelchairs for disabled children
“Our role and duty is to help the disadvantaged. I hope we will find a listening ear in the government offices. We will demand this until it is carried out,” added Ra’am MK Yasser Hujirat.
Israeli election poll: Blue and White party leads as coalition struggles to gain majority
According to the survey, the Blue and White party led by Benny Gantz continues to lead with 28 mandates.
UTJ threatens to boycott coalition votes over ministry budget demand
The threat is the latest in a series of incidents of infighting and threats to not vote with the coalition made since the coalition was formed.
Freedom of speech at risk for haredi critics - opinion
A possible result of this criticism will become even more incendiary, rather than softened or silenced entirely.
