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Goldknopf Defends Prioritizing Reservists Over Torah Students Amid Heated Knesset Debate
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First reported by Ynet · 6 hours ago
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In a heated Knesset debate, former Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf defended prioritizing IDF reservists over Torah students, citing his policies and ongoing support for soldiers' families. The discussion highlighted deep societal divisions over military conscription and recent legislative efforts to protect yeshiva students from detention.
- 01Yitzhak Goldknopf emphasized prioritizing reservists over Torah students during his ministerial tenure.
- 02Goldknopf cited ministry legal advice confirming his policy favoring reservists.
- 03He highlighted ongoing support for soldiers' families and visits to their homes.
- 04Goldknopf promoted a 35,000-unit housing project in western Kiryat Gat benefiting all populations.
- 05The debate reflected deep societal divisions over military service and Torah study exemptions.
- 06Recent calls urge urgent legislation to prevent yeshiva student detentions amid controversy.
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