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Haredi Leader Gafni Rejects Changes to Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Coalition Tensions

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 2 hours ago

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Haredi leader Moshe Gafni has firmly opposed any amendments to the Basic Law on Torah Study, rejecting legal advisors' calls for clearer wording amid coalition tensions. The Knesset committee is preparing for further readings and votes on the bill, which aims to enshrine Torah study as a core Israeli value but faces criticism over potential practical implications.

01Haredi MK Moshe Gafni rejects all changes to the Basic Law on Torah Study.
02Legal advisor Shagit Afik warns current wording may lead to broad, impactful interpretations.
03Knesset committee allows amendment submissions until 8 a.m. before voting at 10 a.m.
04Bill sponsor Yinon Azulai insists law is only an interpretive tool without financial effects.
05Opposition and legal experts fear the law could affect military conscription and funding.
06A 'Shutafut LeSherut' activist was expelled after calling Haredi laws 'draft evasion laws.'

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