Knesset Begins Debate on Basic Law for Torah Study with Gafni Presenting
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
The Israeli Knesset has started debating the Basic Law on Torah Study, with MK Moshe Gafni presenting the bill. The coalition needs 61 votes to pass it, but some coalition members oppose it. Around 60 MKs will speak before the vote later today.
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- Knesset began debating the Basic Law on Torah Study today.
- MK Moshe Gafni presented the bill to the plenum.
- Coalition needs at least 61 votes for passage.
- Some coalition MKs have announced opposition to the bill.
- About 60 MKs expected to speak before the vote.
- Vote scheduled for later today after debate.
The Knesset plenum has commenced discussions on the Basic Law: Torah Study. Member of Knesset Moshe Gafni, the bill's sponsor, took the podium to present the legislation. Since this is a Basic Law, the coalition requires at least 61 votes in favor for it to pass. However, some coalition MKs have already declared their opposition to the bill. Approximately 60 MKs are expected to speak during the debate before the vote takes place in a few hours.
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