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Israeli Parliament Advances Controversial Basic Law Elevating Torah Study and Securing Full Funding for Yeshiva Students
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 7 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli Knesset advanced a Basic Law elevating Torah study to a fundamental value, granting yeshiva students full funding and status equal to soldiers, while introducing gender segregation and eliminating core studies. The law passed its first reading amid praise from ultra-Orthodox leaders and sharp criticism from former PM Naftali Bennett, who vowed to repeal it.
- 01Knesset advances Basic Law enshrining Torah study as a fundamental value with full funding for yeshiva students.
- 02Law equates Torah learners' status to IDF soldiers and academic degree students.
- 03Introduces gender segregation in public spaces and abolishes mandatory core curriculum studies.
- 04Passed first reading with 63 votes for and 53 against on Wednesday.
- 05Shas leader Aryeh Deri calls it a historic recognition of Torah learners' spiritual role.
- 06Former PM Naftali Bennett vows to repeal the law, citing security concerns and draft needs.
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