War of Words: Gafni and Asher Trade Blows with Lapid Over "Torah Law" Bill
A political firestorm erupts as the Knesset passes a bill allowing rabbinical courts to rule on civil matters. MK Moshe Gafni slams Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, while MK Yaakov Asher and Lapid trade insults over IDF service and Russian-speaking Aliyah.
Religious Court Clash: Gafni and Asher Trade Blows with Lapid Over "Torah Law" Bill
A heated political confrontation erupted following the passage of a controversial bill allowing rabbinical courts to adjudicate civil monetary matters according to Torah law for consenting parties. The legislative move sparked a fierce exchange on social media between opposition leader Yair Lapid and Haredi lawmakers, drawing a sharp intervention from MK Moshe Gafni.
The Exchange: From Belarus to the IDF
The clash began on X (formerly Twitter) after Lapid vowed that a future government would counter the bill by allowing civil marriage and divorce.
Gafni’s Strike: Targeting Bennett
MK Moshe Gafni, Chairman of Degel HaTorah, issued a formal statement escalating the fight by targeting Naftali Bennett and the broader opposition leadership.
A Message to Bennett: Gafni reminded Bennett that the original pioneers of this rabbinical court legislation included Rabbis Yitzhak Levy and Zevulun Orlev—figures from Bennett’s own political "Beit Midrash."
"It would be wise for the heads of the opposition to focus on building public trust... before making desperate declarations about future coalitions and repealing laws," Gafni concluded.