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Combat Veterans Clash With Knesset Members Over Torah Study Law Debate

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First reported by Now 14 · 1 hour ago

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Combat veterans disrupted a Knesset committee debate on the Basic Law: Torah Study, protesting the state's neglect of disabled soldiers compared to benefits for those exempt from service. Emotional testimony from the mother of a fallen paratrooper intensified the confrontation with lawmakers, highlighting veterans’ struggles and demanding recognition and support.

01Combat veterans interrupted a Knesset debate on the Basic Law: Torah Study, protesting neglect of disabled soldiers.
02They confronted MK Yitzhak Goldknopf and accused lawmakers of ignoring veterans’ needs.
03Einav Danino, mother of a fallen soldier, emotionally urged lawmakers to prioritize disabled veterans.
04Danino revealed veterans suffered 109 combat injuries recovering her son’s body and called for support.
05Veterans emphasized they fought so ultra-Orthodox could study Torah, highlighting tensions.
06The incident exposed divisions over benefits for disabled soldiers versus religious exemptions.

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