Moshe Gafni

'Are we to blame that you murder one another?' Smotrich clashes with Ra’am over Arab crime spike

Beliak (Yesh Atid) slammed Smotrich, saying, "You are so racist and disgusting. You should be ashamed. You are responsible, you are a minister in the government, you are responsible."

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich speaks during a vote on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 28, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his cabinet seen at the Knesset plenum, June 11, 2025

Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi draft

A PLENUM session at the Knesset.

2026 budget reading puts government at risk, after months of ideological sparring - analysis

 Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as lawmakers gather at the Knesset plenum to vote on a bill that would limit some Supreme Court power, in Jerusalem July 24, 2023.

Netanyahu convenes emergency meeting as haredi parties threaten to block state budget vote


MK Gafni: I do not understand why we're still fighting in Gaza

“I do not understand what the need is, what are we going to do there that's worth soldiers are being killed all the time?” Gafni said, referring to seven killed IDF soldiers on Tuesday.

United Torah Judaism MK Moshe Gafni seen at a Knesset committee, December 16, 2024

Gafni slams Ben-Gvir for Temple Mount visit as a 'desecration' of sacred site

Itamar Ben-Gvir has repeatedly ascended the Temple Mount, drawing lashback from Knesset members.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, April 2, 2025.

Bereaved families confront lawmakers, demanding October 7 national inquiry

Families pointed out the long-term trauma families are facing in the absence of accountability.

 Head of the Finance committee MK Moshe Gafni leads a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 17, 2023.

Shas chief Deri calls on Netanyahu to continue with 2nd phase of hostage deal

“I understand the concerns—this is a very difficult deal with significant costs—but we are obligated to save lives," Deri stated.

Shas chairman Arye Deri.

Finance C’ttee approves NIS 396m. to extend aid to the residents of North and South

The Knesset Finance Committee approved nearly NIS 400 million for evacuee aid, sparking criticism over fund allocation and timing.

 View of a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, August 5, 2024.

Opposition blasts state attempt to assist major haredi school system in financial trouble

MK Beliak warned the "prime minister's office, head of the Knesset Finance Committee (Gafni) and all those who are involved in the matter – we are following closely."

 HAREDI YESHIVA students

Budget deficit could pass 10% at years end, opposition MKs warn

The result is that ahead of the 2025 budget, the state will either need to reduce its spending, which could affect its ability to provide services; or raise taxes.

 Head of the Finance committee MK Moshe Gafni leads a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 25, 2023.

On shaky ground: Lapid meets with Netanyahu, coalition threatened from inside-out

The coalition has come under fire after Eisenkot slammed Netanyahu's leadership in the war; Kariv called his continued leadership a danger to the country.

 Gadi Eisenkot attends a discussion at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on November 22, 2022

Israel's Knesset set for first vote on renewed 2024 budget

The vote will be held after press time on Wednesday night.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Israel is fighting a holy war on Judaism, ultra-Orthodox leader claims

MK Moshe Gafni launches a scathing attack on Israeli economists: 'Their war is not socio-economic or security-related, it's a war on religion.'

 Head of the Finance committee MK Moshe Gafni leads a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 17, 2023.