Knesset Begins Marathon Vote on Coalition Laws Starting with Basic Law on Torah Study

The Knesset plenum commenced a marathon voting session on coalition bills today, Monday, aiming for their final approval before the parliament's dissolution. The first bill on the agenda is the Basic Law on Torah Study. Opposition coordinator Merav Ben Ari from Yesh Atid told Kan News on Reshet Bet that this law is the coalition's most important, alongside the detention law, which open the week’s discussions. She noted that other significant bills are postponed until the weekend. Ben Ari emphasized the coalition's priority is to maintain unity around Netanyahu and ensure he has a coalition for the next term. She also highlighted that local leaders from Likud are present, but legislation affecting citizens’ lives, such as credit data and metropolitan issues, are delayed until late Thursday night.

In response, Likud MK Moshe Saada downplayed the significance of the legislative order, assuring that all bills will pass. He mentioned a particular bill he initiated, supported by both opposition and coalition, aimed at correcting disparities in peripheral towns like Beit Shean, Yeruham, Dimona, and Arad, which he is pushing to advance quickly. Additionally, on a related note, Shikli commented on Gadi Eizenkot as a worthy political rival but a clear leftist, while Levin defended Zini, stating he is performing his duties properly.