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After ultimatum, Basic Law on Torah study enters accelerated committee debate

How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

After ultimatum, Basic Law on Torah study enters accelerated committee debate
83% center
Center 5Right 1

By ציון בנג'ו

First reported by Ynet · Jun 25, 2026

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.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Benjamin NetanyahuAryeh DeryMoshe Gafni
OrganizationsShas, United Torah Judaism, Knesset Constitution Committee, Religious Zionism, Supreme Court
PlacesIsrael, Knesset

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 · HebrewJun 25, 2026
After ultimatum, Basic Law on Torah study enters accelerated committee debate
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Deal advances as Knesset to debate Basic Law on Torah study next week
N12Center · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Netanyahu-Haredi deal advances, with Torah study bill and kashrut law set for debate next week
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Coalition revises Torah study Basic Law ahead of legislative push
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Knesset to Hold Four Debates on Torah Study Basic Law as Netanyahu’s Ultra-Orthodox Deal Hits Legal Hurdle
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Knesset to Hold Marathon Debates on Torah Study Basic Law in Netanyahu-Haredi Deal
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox launch legislative push amid legal doubts

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