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Israeli Parliament Passes Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Opposition and Reservists' Outcry
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First reported by Srugim · Jul 12, 2026
What happened
The Israeli Knesset passed the Basic Law on Torah Study, enabling continued military exemptions for ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students, provoking strong opposition from reservists and political rivals who argue it deepens inequality and harms national security. Ultra-Orthodox parties hailed the law as a historic recognition of Torah study's importance. Legal challenges and political battles over the law's implications are expected to continue.
- 01Knesset approved Basic Law on Torah Study, easing military exemptions for ultra-Orthodox students.
- 02Reservist families and opposition condemned the law for increasing inequality and burden on soldiers.
- 03Movement for Quality Government petitioned Supreme Court to annul and freeze the law.
- 04Ultra-Orthodox parties celebrated the law as historic recognition of Torah study's value.
- 05Opposition leaders vowed to repeal the law and strengthen Israel's military in the next government.
- 06MK Moshe Gafni conditioned coalition support on freezing arrests of draft dodgers.
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OrganizationsKnesset, Movement for Quality Government, Forum of Reservists' Wives, Religious Zionist Reservists Forum, Partnership for Service, Shas, United Torah Judaism
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YnetCenter · HebrewJul 13, 2026
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WallaCenter · HebrewJul 13, 2026
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YnetCenter · HebrewJul 13, 2026
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MakoCenter · HebrewJul 13, 2026
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Channel 13Center · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Israeli Knesset Passes Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Controversy
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Israeli Parliament Passes Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Fierce Opposition
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Opposition Condemns Netanyahu-Backed Basic Law on Torah Study as Political Surrender
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Israeli Knesset Passes Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Controversy and Netanyahu's Absence
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Israeli Knesset Passes Basic Law on Torah Study in Final Vote
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Israeli Knesset Passes Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Contentious Legislative Push
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Movement for Quality Government Files Supreme Court Petition Against Basic Law on Torah Study
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Israeli Knesset Passes Basic Law on Torah Study in Historic Vote
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Israeli Knesset Passes Basic Law Establishing Torah Study as a Foundational Value
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Knesset Passes Basic Law on Torah Study in Second and Third Readings
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Basic Law on Torah Study Passes Second and Third Readings in Israeli Knesset
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Israeli Knesset Debates Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Opposition and Legal Concerns
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Israeli Knesset to Vote on Controversial Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Opposition Warnings
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Israeli Parliament Votes on Basic Law to Elevate Torah Study Amid Opposition Warnings
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Israeli Knesset Advances Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Coalition Disputes
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 13, 2026
MK Margi Says Basic Law on Torah Study Reminds Supreme Court Judges of Israel’s Heritage
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 13, 2026
MK Yoav Ben-Tzur Delivers Emotional Speech Supporting Basic Law on Torah Study in Knesset
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Israeli Knesset Set to Approve Basic Law Recognizing Torah Study as Fundamental Value
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