After Gafni and Maklev: Who Really Controls Haredi Politics Now?

The ousting of MKs Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev from key Knesset committee positions marks a generational shift in Haredi politics, but behind it lies a broader struggle for power centers within United Torah Judaism. The internal split between Degel HaTorah, the Gur Hasidic dynasty, and the axis of Belz and Shlomei Emunim could reshape alliances in the sector. The conscription law, relations with Netanyahu, and the upcoming elections are at the heart of the battle.

The removal of MKs Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev from key Knesset committee positions is not merely a generational shift but a sign of a much broader struggle for power centers within United Torah Judaism. The internal split between Degel HaTorah, the Gur Hasidic dynasty, and the axis of Belz and Shlomei Emunim could reshape political alliances in the Haredi sector. At the center of the struggle are three main issues: the conscription law, relations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the upcoming elections. Ariel Idan hosts Mati Tuchfeld, head of the political desk at C14, for an analysis of the new power map. The analysis indicates that the struggle is not only about the identity of the leaders but about the strategic direction of the Haredi public in the political arena.