United Torah Judaism
Government submits 2026 budget to Knesset, Smotrich vows passage despite rifts
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that the government was "determined to pass it [the state budget] on first reading,” during a press conference at the Knesset on Monday.
Netanyahu to appoint UTJ’s Yisrael Eichler to gov’t role to pass contentious haredi draft bill
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 Jews are a cancer to Israeli society, radio presenter says
"Thirteen percent of the population is a cancer within Israeli society," radio presenter Ron Koffman claimed.
Coalition at risk as gov't struggling to agree on Draft Law outline
UTJ is now demanding that the new Draft Law include an override clause to protect it from the High Court.
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.
