The ultra-Orthodox Degel Hatorah party is pushing for a September 1 election, while Shas prefers voting during the Jewish High Holidays in hopes of boosting turnout among traditional voters. The move followed Benjamin Netanyahu's decision not to advance a draft exemption law before elections

While in the army, soldiers under Gofman recruited a 17-year-old for an intelligence operation. The minor spent over a year in jail after Gofman denied involvement, but the official in charge of the investigation told other senior officials that Gofman lied in his questioning