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Hanoch Milwidsky

The High Court of Justice holds a hearing in Jerusalem on a petition against the Knesset Finance Committee’s decision to transfer funds to ultra-Orthodox schools that don't teach core subjects, January 8, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
January 8, 2026, 4:46 pm
‘It was a ruse’: High Court judge rails at transfer of funds to Haredi schools
At hearing on petitions against payment of NIS 1 billion to ultra-Orthodox institutions, judges slam ‘illegal’ release of cash before oversight committee gave required okay
By Jeremy Sharon, Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
MK Hanoch Milwidsky (second right) chairing a Knesset Finance committee session, December 25, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 29, 2025, 11:36 pm
Knesset legal adviser accuses committee chair of misconduct, pushing votes without debate
MK Milwidsky faces widespread condemnation for attacking Finance Committee counsel, barring opposition MK, amid effort to pass controversial budget transfers
By Ariela Karmel
A man recharges his electric car at a charging station in Katzrin in the Golan Heights, January 21, 2025. (Michael Giladi/Flash90)
December 10, 2025, 4:22 pm
Knesset committee rejects Treasury bid to hike electric vehicle purchase tax to 52%
In January this year, the tax rose from 35% to 45%, resulting in a sharp drop in EV purchases, according to the Energy Ministry
By Sue Surkes
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attend a vote at the Knesset in Jerusalem, March 13, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 12, 2025, 1:10 pm
Smotrich to resume voting with coalition after compromise on reservist compensation
Deal with Netanyahu will see legislation on tax benefits brought to final votes next week; combat soldiers earning low wages will receive approximately NIS 3,000 ($936)
By Sam Sokol
Protesters block a road in Tel Aviv during a protest calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza on August 17, 2025. (Erik Marmor/Flash90)
August 17, 2025, 1:06 pm
‘Strengthening Hamas’: Coalition lawmakers slam protesters taking part in strike for hostages
Smotrich claims campaign ‘buries the hostages in the tunnels,’ Milwidsky says protests aim ‘to prevent destruction of Hamas’, Eliyahu says families exploited by ‘cynical anarchists’
By ToI Staff
Posters reading 'Israeli not welcome' appeared in several locations in Milan, Italy on June 26, 2025. (Courtesy of Afshin Kaboli)
August 2, 2025, 11:01 am
Poll: Most Israelis fear they won’t be able to travel abroad as global anger mounts
As anti-Israel incidents grow, 56% say they fear not being able to go overseas; 67% of Israelis don’t feel government represents them, 62% want comprehensive hostage-ceasefire deal
By ToI Staff
MK Hanoch Milwidsky (left) chairs a meeting of the Knesset Finance Committee, July 29, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90); (From left) MKs Meirav Ben-Ari, Pnina Tamano-Shata, and Efrat Rayten, at a press conference opposing the appointment of Milwidsky as Finance Committee chair, July 29, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
July 29, 2025, 6:51 pm
Likud MK under investigation for rape approved as new head of Knesset Finance Committee
Lapid decries ‘misogynistic coalition’ for voting to give Hanoch Milwidsky the powerful post; opposition female lawmakers and advocacy groups lament ‘new low’
By Sam Sokol
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian conference in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/ Flash90)
July 28, 2025, 11:59 pm
Netanyahu temporarily filling all cabinet spots vacated by Haredim in row over draft
Hebrew media reports that Netanyahu is yet to reach a decision on how to distribute portfolios and has fielded many requests from Likud members seeking to take over the posts
By Sam Sokol
Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky (right) is seen leaving the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in Lod on July 25, 2025, alongside his attorney. (Roy Alima/Flash90)
July 28, 2025, 1:03 pm
Two more suspects named in connection with Milwidsky rape investigation
Lawyer Zvi Gelman and academic Eli Vinokur suspected of witness tampering in case that preceded Likud lawmaker’s alleged sexual offense
By ToI Staff
Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky (right) is seen leaving the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in Lod on July 25, 2025 (Roy Alima/Flash90)
July 27, 2025, 1:13 pm
‘Witch hunt’: Likud defends MK accused of rape, as accuser tells of alleged assault
Netanyahu’s party claims AG has ‘ulterior motive’; Milwidsky allegedly raped ‘Aleph’ while coaching her to commit perjury at sexual misconduct trial of Kabbalistic group leader
By ToI Staff and Ariela Karmel
MK Hanoch Milwidsky attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on November 25, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 25, 2025, 1:38 pm
Likud MK brought in for questioning by police over sex offense allegations
Hanoch Milwidsky, who has faced sexual assault accusations in the past, accuses law enforcement of ‘political persecution’
By Charlie Summers
Likud MK Boaz Bismuth (left) speaks with party colleague Yuli Edelstein during a discussion on a non-binding proposal to apply sovereignty over the West Bank, in the Knesset on July 23, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 23, 2025, 8:36 pm
Ousting Edelstein, Likud elects Bismuth to head key panel, advance Haredi draft exemption law
As Knesset defense panel chair, Edelstein refused to back text enshrining non-service by Haredi males; Netanyahu backed Bismuth to replace him, hopes to mend ties with ultra-Orthodox
By Sam Sokol
Likud's Yuli Edelstein leads a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, July 21, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 21, 2025, 4:26 pm
Likud to boot Knesset defense panel head Edelstein for blocking Haredi draft exemption
Party to select Edelstein’s replacement on Wednesday as Netanyahu looks to pave path to passing controversial legislation, keeping coalition afloat; opposition threatens to boycott the committee
By Sam Sokol
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid stands in his granddaughter's bedroom, which was damaged in an Iranian missile strike, June 16, 2025. (Screenshot)
June 16, 2025, 8:44 pm
Homes of Likud MK, opposition leader’s son damaged in Iran missile strike
Lapid says glass shards from explosion fell on his granddaughter’s bed, urges Israelis to ‘be careful and listen to the instructions of the Home Front Command’
By Sam Sokol
Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky in a meeting of the Knesset Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee, November 25, 2024. (Noam Moskowitz, Office of the Knesset Spokesperson/ File)
May 26, 2025, 8:14 pm
Likud MK: IDF lawyer ‘stained in blood of troops’ for probing their alleged wrongdoings
Hanoch Milwidsky claims military advocate general should defend soldiers regardless of whether they adhered to the IDF’s own code of conduct
By ToI Staff
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