Israeli Parliament Passes Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Opposition and Reservists' Outcry

First reported by Srugim · 1 day ago

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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