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Religious Zionist MK Solomon Opposes Basic Law on Torah Study, Citing Contradiction to Torah Values
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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 30, 2026
What happened
Religious Zionist MK Moshe Solomon opposed the Basic Law on Torah Study, arguing it contradicts Torah values and does not honor the Torah. He cited his personal identity as a rabbi and army officer and his experiences attending funerals of fallen soldiers who valued Torah study.
- 01MK Moshe Solomon opposed the Basic Law on Torah Study in a recent vote.
- 02Solomon is both a rabbinical ordinee and a former army officer, shaping his identity.
- 03He attended hundreds of funerals of fallen soldiers over the past three years.
- 04Many fallen soldiers carried Torah study books, linking Religious Zionism and Torah.
- 05Solomon called the law controversial and contrary to the Torah's true fulfillment.
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