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Haredi Hesder Yeshiva Leaders Urge Knesset Chair Boaz Bismuth to Meet for Draft Law Solution

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago

What happened

Leaders of Haredi Hesder yeshivas urged Knesset committee chair Boaz Bismuth to meet and adopt their plan to halt arrests of draft-dodging yeshiva students. Their proposal includes expanding military service options and increasing funding, while a draft law would temporarily freeze enforcement actions. The Haredi establishment opposes cooperation with these yeshivas, fearing it would legitimize their role in the draft issue.

  • 01Haredi Hesder yeshiva leaders urge Knesset chair Boaz Bismuth to meet and adopt their draft law plan.
  • 02The plan includes expanding military service tracks and increasing funding for Hesder yeshivas.
  • 03Proposed law delays enforcement actions against draft-dodging yeshiva students for 90 days.
  • 04A committee will review students' status to determine eligibility for enforcement freeze.
  • 05Haredi establishment opposes cooperation with Hesder yeshivas over draft-dodger status.
  • 06Committee discussion criticized as ineffective and legally insufficient by Hesder yeshiva leaders.

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew55 minutes ago
Haredi Hesder Yeshiva Leaders Urge Knesset Chair Boaz Bismuth to Meet for Draft Law Solution
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
MK Boaz Bismut Calls Temporary Freeze on Criminal Proceedings Against Torah Students a Vital Measure

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