Goldknopf Sparks Heated Clash Over Torah Study Law in Knesset Committee
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First reported by Walla · 2 hours ago
What happened
MK Yitzhak Goldknopf’s attempt to explain the spiritual basis of the Basic Law on Torah Study in a Knesset committee sparked a heated clash with opposition MKs over military draft issues and the role of Torah study in Israeli society. The debate highlighted deep divisions between ultra-Orthodox and secular lawmakers, with accusations of draft evasion and persecution exchanged during the session.
- 01Goldknopf gave a 'Gemara lesson' to explain the Basic Law on Torah Study's spiritual roots.
- 02Opposition MK Oded Forer accused Torah students of draft evasion and attacked the law.
- 03The committee chairman struggled to maintain order amid loud interruptions.
- 04Goldknopf compared current tensions to historical Jewish persecutions in exile.
- 05Opposition MKs countered that police also arrest Jews and accused Torah students of evading service.
- 06Goldknopf retorted that draft evaders exist in secular Tel Aviv, highlighting societal divides.
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