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Netanyahu Pushes New Haredi Deal, Including Arrest Immunity for Draft Evaders
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
Netanyahu is trying to secure ultra-Orthodox support through a revised Basic Law on Torah study and temporary arrest immunity for draft evaders. The effort faces sharp legal opposition, while coalition figures push to advance it in the Knesset next week.
- 01A new Torah-study Basic Law draft was circulated ahead of urgent Knesset talks.
- 02Netanyahu reportedly promised Haredim temporary arrest immunity for draft evaders.
- 03Legal advisers oppose the plan and reject the proposed fingerprint monitoring mechanism.
- 04Yossi Fuchs pressed Amir Ohana to influence the הכנסת legal adviser.
- 05Boaz Bismuth says the bill needs Defense Minister Israel Katz’s support.
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OrganizationsKnesset, Likud, Religious Zionism, United Torah Judaism, Shas, Degel HaTorah, Agudat Yisrael, Israel Defense Forces
Full coverage · 4 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
N12Center · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Netanyahu Pushes New Haredi Deal, Including Arrest Immunity for Draft Evaders
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Netanyahu Pushes Ultra-Orthodox Deal Amid Efforts to Protect Draft Evaders
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Netanyahu and Defense Minister Weigh Request to Back Freeze on Draft-Dodger Arrests
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Ultra-Orthodox leaders ask Katz to send letter saying arrests do not help enlistment
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