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