MK Yitzhak Goldknopf announced he will run in the next Knesset election, citing his rebbe's blessing. The statement was first reported by Israeli journalist Yoeli Brim.
MK Yitzhak Goldknopf (United Torah Judaism) said Wednesday evening that he intends to run in the next Knesset election. In a statement first reported by journalist Yoeli Brim, Goldknopf said his rebbe had instructed him to run. The announcement signals Goldknopf's continued political ambition following his recent tenure as housing minister and as a senior figure in the Ashkenazi ultra-Orthodox party. No election date has been set; the current Knesset's term runs until late 2026.
2 developments
- DevelopingGoldknopf: 'We will turn the state into a fiery blaze — we will turn prisons into yeshivas'
- StrongLikud confirms Netanyahu will run in next election, pushing back against Trump's doubts
- DevelopingAttorney General reportedly opens secret investigation into Goldknopf for tax evasion
- StrongNetanyahu meets with Shas, UTJ leaders at his office
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