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Knesset Committee Approves Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Controversy

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago

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The Knesset committee approved a Basic Law making Torah study a constitutional value, amid criticism over rushed legislation and unclear implications. The bill is set for a first reading in the plenum before the Knesset dissolves on July 16. Concurrently, a related law exempting yeshiva students from arrests faced legal criticism but was approved by the defense committee.

01Knesset committee approved Basic Law recognizing Torah study as a constitutional value by 10-4 vote.
02The bill aims to balance Torah study with other state constitutional values and heritage.
03The law is expected for first reading in the Knesset plenum before July 16 dissolution.
04Defense committee approved a law exempting yeshiva students from arrests despite legal advisor's strong objections.
05Legal advisors criticized the bill's unclear purpose and lack of government ministry consultation.
06Opposition condemned the rushed legislative process and warned of constitutional challenges.

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