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Coalition Chair to Lead Discussions on Basic Law for Torah Study Following Ultra-Orthodox Pressure

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First reported by Walla · Jun 27, 2026

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Following pressure from ultra-Orthodox parties Shas and Degel HaTorah, coalition chairman Ofir Katz will lead discussions on the Basic Law for Torah Study instead of MK Avichai Boaron. The law is a key condition for the ultra-Orthodox parties' continued support of the coalition, with Prime Minister Netanyahu warning of potential Knesset dissolution if progress is not made within a week.

01Coalition chairman Ofir Katz will lead Basic Law for Torah Study discussions after ultra-Orthodox parties' objections.
02MK Avichai Boaron was initially set to manage the committee due to Katz's workload.
03Ultra-Orthodox parties view Katz's replacement as a lack of seriousness toward the law.
04Advancing the law is a condition for ultra-Orthodox parties to remain in the coalition.
05Netanyahu warned failure to progress the law could lead to Knesset dissolution.
06Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee plans to advance a related temporary law on Torah student arrests.

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