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Netanyahu Attends Knesset Vote on Torah Study Law Following Ultra-Orthodox Demand
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 24 hours ago
What happened
Prime Minister Netanyahu attended the Knesset vote on the Basic Law on Torah Study, which passed its first reading with 62 votes, equating yeshiva students' contribution to combat soldiers, following a deal with ultra-Orthodox leaders.
- 01The Basic Law on Torah Study passed first reading with 62 Knesset members supporting it.
- 02Netanyahu attended the vote to fulfill a demand from ultra-Orthodox party leaders.
- 03The law equates yeshiva students' contribution to that of combat soldiers.
- 04Four coalition members voted against the bill despite overall coalition support.
- 05The legislation reflects a political deal between Netanyahu and ultra-Orthodox parties.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
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Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Netanyahu Attends Knesset Vote on Torah Study Law Following Ultra-Orthodox Demand
YnetCenter · Hebrew10 hours ago
Israeli Parliament Advances Basic Law Declaring Torah Study a National Value Amid Coalition Deal
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