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Ultra-Orthodox Lawmakers Propose Bills to Exempt Yeshiva Students from Military Service

Ultra-Orthodox lawmakers in Israel's Knesset have introduced legislation to exempt yeshiva students from military service. MK Meir Porush proposed bills to permanently grant deferments and exemptions based on study hours, and to halt current arrests.

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What happened

  1. 01Ultra-Orthodox MKs proposed bills to exempt yeshiva students from military service.
  2. 02The legislation seeks to halt arrests and criminal enforcement against Torah scholars.
  3. 03One bill would grant permanent deferments and exemptions based on study hours.
  4. 04A temporary "Arrest Freeze Law" aims to immediately stop enforcement actions.
  5. 05The proposals prioritize protecting Torah scholars and their uninterrupted study.

A temporary "Arrest Freeze Law" also seeks to immediately stop enforcement actions against students. The proposals aim to protect Torah scholars and ensure uninterrupted study.

Translated and summarized by baba from Hamal, the latest report. Read Hamal’s original

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