Yitzhak Goldknopf
יצחק גולדקנופף
Currently
Party Chairman (Agudat Yisrael)
Who they are
Gur Hasidic educator thrust into national politics to defend the Torah world's autonomy at its most dangerous legal hour.
Positions & record
- Draft: A blanket exemption law is the coalition's price.
- Housing: Haredi cities and affordable construction.
- Education: An independent stream without core-curriculum mandates.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty lineFollows rabbinic guidance, dovish history
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineDefers to the security cabinet
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineExemption is existential
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineBack the overhaul in exchange for a draft law
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty lineSectoral allocations
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty lineMaximal religious status quo
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo
Career
2022
Enters politics as Agudat Yisrael chair.
2022
Housing Minister.
2024
Resigns over the draft-law failure.