Degel Hatorah

The MK from Degel HaTorah claimed at the "Time for Decision: Democracy and Society" conference held by Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth in collaboration with the Israel Democracy Institute that United Torah Judaism is also targeting Haredim who have enlisted in the IDF, and addressed the exemption law that did not pass: "Faith cannot be suppressed by force, it is a mistake to take the country to a rift."...

Sources within Degel HaTorah have reported that party activist David Shapira is attempting to initiate the removal of party chairman Moshe Gafni and Knesset member Uri Maklev.

Sources in the party have been working in recent days on dramatic changes to the composition of the list ahead of its submission, sparking anger among rabbis, council members, and representatives. The fear: a quiet move behind the scenes will reignite internal struggles.

Until now, representatives of Degel HaTorah have avoided sitting at the government table for principled reasons, including the ministries' responsibility for the desecration of the Sabbath. MK Moshe Gafni is expected to head the United Torah Judaism list in the elections.

Degel HaTorah is expected to demand ministerial positions in the next government. The decision marks a historical shift, as for decades its members refrained from demanding ministerial roles based on a minority perception.

Upon its establishment, the Ultra-Orthodox Public Party is threatening a lawsuit following blunt accusations regarding its chairman's motives. The party stated that the lawsuit is underway and that any proceeds will be transferred directly to its campaign.