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Israeli Knesset Committee Approves Second and Third Readings of Yeshiva Students' Arrest Freeze Law

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 1 hour ago

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The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved the "Arrests Law" to freeze the detention of yeshiva students, amid legal criticism and coalition disputes. Final votes are expected this week, while yeshiva leaders prepare students for potential arrests.

01Knesset committee approved the "Arrests Law" for second and third readings to freeze yeshiva student arrests.
02MK Meir Porush said the law reflects majority opposition to detaining Torah learners.
03Knesset legal advisor criticized the law's altered wording and legislative process.
04Coalition tensions arose between Likud and Degel HaTorah over Torah Study Basic Law wording.
05MK Yaakov Asher condemned legal decisions causing 90,000 yeshiva students to be labeled draft evaders.
06Yeshiva heads gave students instructions and contact info amid ongoing arrest threats.

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