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Knesset Debate on Yeshiva Students' Military Service Erupts in Heated Clash

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Knesset Debate on Yeshiva Students' Military Service Erupts in Heated Clash

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 14 hours ago

What happened

A Knesset committee debate on a bill regulating yeshiva students' military service turned into a heated clash, leading to a recess. Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf's claim that there are enough soldiers sparked opposition outrage, highlighting tensions over conscription policies. Legal advisors criticized the legislative process, while supporters defended the bill's provisions for equality and sanctions.

  • 01Minister Goldknopf claims Israel has enough soldiers, sparking opposition outrage.
  • 02Opposition MKs cite 26,000 wounded soldiers and question replacement of troops.
  • 03MK Forer accuses Goldknopf of discriminating between the blood of different children.
  • 04Committee chairman calls recess due to heated, uncontrollable debate.
  • 05Knesset legal advisor calls legislative process improper due to major bill changes.
  • 06Shas MK Azoulay defends bill ensuring full conscription equality and sanction freezes.

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