Yitzhak Goldknopf

Amcha Yisrael representative Aviv Ezra stated that his party will not rely on UTJ leader Yitzhak Goldknopf to form a coalition, while refusing to clarify future ties with Benjamin Netanyahu.

A Gur Hasidic source stated that Agudat Israel leader Yitzhak Goldknopf may abstain rather than oppose an Eisenkot minority government.

The Israel Land Authority faces a severe slowdown in land tenders for 2026, reaching less than half of last year's volume amid leadership crises and political instability.

A bitter political feud between Israeli Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf and his powerful chief of staff Moti Babchik has led to mediated negotiations aimed at redefining their respective powers within the Gur Hasidic sect.

Intensive infrastructure work for the planned ultra-Orthodox city of Plugot near Kiryat Gat has been documented continuing through the Sabbath, sparking controversy.

Brigadier General (res.) Ofer Winter submitted the Knesset candidate list for his new party, "Amcha Yisrael," ruling out any political mergers. Activist Yoseph Haddad is placed second on the list.

Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf is pushing to remove his powerful chief of staff, Moti Babchik, just two days before Knesset candidate lists close, amid wider ultra-Orthodox political shakeups.

United Torah Judaism chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf has called for easing detention conditions for ultra-Orthodox deserters arrested for failing to enlist in the IDF. Following a visit to Prison 10, he stated that "they should spend the holidays at home," adding that the detainees "are hungry and not feeling well."

Following the expiration of an ultimatum issued to Shas and United Torah Judaism, the 'Haredi Public' faction is discussing the possibility of running independently. Advanced talks are underway with right-wing parties and former minister Eli Yishai.

Every leftist must verify 500 times with whom they breathe the same air, but the Admor of Gur can happily cozy up to the anti-Zionist Satmar Hasidim, who informed him they would complain about the state in The Hague. Fact: even the opposition leaders are silent.

The Ministry of Transport clarified that the permit granted to the Minister of Construction to operate a flashing light applies only while performing official duties. The clarification follows Goldknopf leading an ultra-Orthodox protest convoy against the draft on Highway 1 using emergency lights.

The Admor of Gur, once a key supporter of Benjamin Netanyahu, has become one of his fiercest opponents, leading a campaign to topple the government over the draft law and personal political grievances.