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Coalition Opposes Gafni's Demand to Exclude Soldiers from Basic Law on Torah Study

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First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

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Coalition chairman Ofir Katz opposes Degel HaTorah leader Moshe Gafni's demand to keep the Basic Law on Torah Study unchanged, insisting it must also recognize combat soldiers' rights. Combat veterans have protested exclusion from the law, while the Finance Ministry warns of economic risks. The law is part of a political deal to uphold Torah study as a core Israeli value alongside equality.

01Coalition leader Ofir Katz demands Basic Law on Torah Study include combat soldiers or it won't pass.
02Degel HaTorah's Moshe Gafni insists on no changes to the law's current wording.
03Combat veterans strongly criticize exclusion and call for recognition in the law.
04Likud members consider amendments to grant soldiers similar benefits as Torah students.
05Finance Ministry warns law could disrupt budget priorities and cause economic harm.
06The law is a political deal to balance Torah study with equality and maintain the coalition.

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