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Knesset Committee Takes Up Torah Study Basic Law Despite Legal Objections
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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Behadrei Haredim · 4 days ago
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What happened
The Knesset House Committee voted to move the Basic Law on Torah Study from the Constitution Committee, despite objections from the Knesset legal adviser. The bill, backed by ultra-Orthodox parties and opposed by some coalition and opposition lawmakers, is meant to pave the way for broad draft exemptions before the Knesset dissolves in about four weeks.
- 01House Committee moved the Torah Study Basic Law from the Constitution Committee.
- 02Legal adviser Sagit Afik said the change undermines proper Basic Law procedure.
- 03The bill aims to recognize Torah scholars and enable broad draft exemptions.
- 04Ultra-Orthodox parties want passage before the Knesset dissolves in about four weeks.
- 05Coalition unity and Netanyahu's stance are central tensions behind the move.
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OrganizationsKnesset House Committee, Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, United Torah Judaism, Likud, Religious Zionism, Yesh Atid, National Unity, Yisrael Beiteinu
PlacesIsrael
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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew3 days ago
Knesset Committee Takes Up Torah Study Basic Law Despite Legal Objections
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 days ago
Knesset panel to debate Basic Law on Torah study after procedural vote
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 days ago
Knesset Committee Approves Moving Torah Study Basic Law Despite Legal Objection
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