Israeli Parliament Legal Advisor Says Torah Students Could Receive Military Benefits Under New Law
Shagit Afik, the legal advisor to the Knesset, addressed the ongoing discussion about the Basic Law on Torah Study during a parliamentary committee meeting on June 30, 2026. She noted that if the law is passed, which would grant free university degrees to soldiers, it could also extend similar benefits to Torah students. Afik highlighted the potential implications for the Ministry of Defense, suggesting that the legislation might require equal treatment for those engaged in Torah study. This statement was made amid debates on the legal and social consequences of the proposed Basic Law on Torah Study in Israel.
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