Yaakov Litzman
Yaakov Litzman is an Israeli politician and member of the United Torah Judaism party, who has served in various ministerial roles, including as Minister of Health and Minister of Construction and Housing. Known for his advocacy for ultra-Orthodox interests, he has been influential in shaping housing policies that cater to the religious community, often causing debate regarding the allocation of public resources. His tenure has been marked by significant changes in housing projects aimed at the Haredi population.
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Yaakov Litzman is mentioned as a figure who has previously communicated with Netanyahu regarding the Haredi community's concerns.
"כולם רואים שנתניהו משקר לציבור החרדי"
Israel· 2026-01-31
Yaakov Litzman previously served as the Minister of Health and is a significant figure in the Gur Hasidic community.
משליח למשימות מיוחדות - לאיום על הקואליציה: כך פוטר האיש החזק בחסידותIsrael· 2025-07-18
Litzman was the former Knesset member who was temporarily appointed to head the Finance Committee.
מכשולי נתניהו בדרך להדחת אדלשטייןIsrael· 2025-06-04
During the tenure of Minister of Housing Yaakov Litzman, the neighborhood was redesigned for the Haredi sector, a decision that faced opposition from the previous mayor.
המנגנון של גולדקנופף: הסבת מכרזי דיור מהציבור הכלליIsrael· 2025-05-08
