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Rabbi Yossi Gamliel Urges Leaders to Protest Controversial Basic Law on Torah Study
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 8, 2026
What happened
Rabbi Yossi Gamliel, after completing 90 days of reserve duty in Gaza, criticized the proposed Basic Law on Torah Study for causing division and urged leaders to protest to preserve the Torah's honor and unity in Israel.
- 01Rabbi Yossi Gamliel completed 90 days of reserve duty in Gaza before returning to his yeshiva.
- 02He criticized the Basic Law on Torah Study for turning Torah into a divisive political issue.
- 03Gamliel called on leaders and Torah scholars to protest the law to protect the Torah's honor.
- 04He emphasized Torah should inspire action, partnership, and military service, not exemption.
- 05Rabbi Gamliel warned the law encourages draft evasion and societal division.
- 06He urged abandoning the law so Torah remains a unifying force for Israel's strength.
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Full coverage · 8 outlets
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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Rabbi Yossi Gamliel Urges Leaders to Protest Controversial Basic Law on Torah Study
N12Center · HebrewJul 8, 2026
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YnetCenter · HebrewJul 8, 2026
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WallaCenter · HebrewJul 8, 2026
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YnetCenter · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Degel HaTorah Chair Gafni Rejects Any Changes to Basic Law on Torah Study
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Haredi Parties Reject Changes to Basic Law on Torah Study Despite Netanyahu's Push
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Degel HaTorah Chairman Gafni Rejects Any Changes to Basic Law on Torah Study
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Degel HaTorah Rejects Changes to Basic Law on Torah Study, Addresses Likud
Channel 13Center · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Degel HaTorah Leader Gafni Urges Netanyahu to Approve Torah Study Basic Law Without Changes
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