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After ultimatum, Basic Law on Torah study enters accelerated committee debate
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83% centerFirst reported by Ynet · 8 hours ago
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What happened
After an ultimatum from haredi party leaders, Netanyahu agreed to accelerate debate on a Basic Law on Torah study. The Knesset committee is set for four hearings next week, as the draft drops a controversial comparison to IDF fighters and aims to constitutionally entrench Torah study.
- 01The Knesset Constitution Committee will hold four hearings on the bill next week.
- 02Deri and Gafni warned of dissolving the Knesset if no steps were taken.
- 03The updated draft removed a controversial comparison to IDF fighters.
- 04The proposal seeks constitutional recognition of Torah study.
- 05It responds to Supreme Court rulings on yeshiva draft exemptions.
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OrganizationsShas, United Torah Judaism, Knesset Constitution Committee, Religious Zionism, Supreme Court
Full coverage · 6 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Now 14Right · Hebrew6 hours ago
After ultimatum, Basic Law on Torah study enters accelerated committee debate
N12Center · Hebrew6 hours ago
Netanyahu-Haredi deal advances, with Torah study bill and kashrut law set for debate next week
Channel 13Center · Hebrew7 hours ago
Knesset to Hold Four Debates on Torah Study Basic Law as Netanyahu’s Ultra-Orthodox Deal Hits Legal Hurdle
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