MK Uri Maklev Declares Torah Essential to Israel's Existence Amid Law Approval

Uri Maklev, chairman of the United Torah Judaism faction, stated that the approval of a new bill marks an important step toward restoring the proper status of Torah scholars in Israel. He criticized opposition to the law as rooted in populism, slander, and incitement against those who study Torah. Maklev emphasized that "the state has no right to exist without the Torah." Moshe Gafni, leader of the Degel HaTorah party, added that "the Jewish state is restoring the Torah's honor to its rightful place." The statements reflect ongoing political efforts to reinforce the role and respect of Torah study within Israeli society and governance.