Moshe Gafni, a prominent figure in Israeli politics and leader of the Degel HaTorah faction within the United Torah Judaism (UTJ) party, is set to be removed from his leadership position. The party confirmed that neither Gafni nor fellow MK Uri Maklev will appear on the ballot for the October 27 election.

The decision to replace these veteran lawmakers reportedly stems from a directive issued by the party’s rabbinical leadership. According to the announcement, the move is part of a broader effort to 'refresh' the party's candidate list. While the party has framed this as a strategic renewal, the departure of such a high-profile political veteran marks a significant shift for the Haredi faction.

There is currently no information regarding who will succeed Gafni or how this change will impact the party's internal dynamics or its broader coalition strategy ahead of the vote. The announcement focuses primarily on the transition of leadership rather than the specific political implications of removing such an experienced legislator from the ticket.