Torah Study Basic Law Passes Final Knesset Vote with Haredi Support
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The Knesset passed the Basic Law on Torah Study on Monday with 63 votes in favor and 52 against, marking a legislative win for Haredi lawmakers.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Basic Law on Torah Study passed in the Knesset on Monday evening.
- The vote count was 63 in favor and 52 against.
- Haredi Knesset members strongly supported the legislation.
- The law establishes Torah study as a fundamental national value.
- This represents a significant victory for the Haredi community in Israel.
The Basic Law on Torah Study was approved in the Knesset plenum on Monday evening during its second and third readings. The legislation passed with a majority of 63 votes in favor against 52 opposing votes. The bill, strongly supported by Haredi members of the Knesset, aims to establish Torah study as a fundamental national value. This marks a significant legislative victory for the Haredi community in Israel.
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