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MK Yoav Ben-Tzur Delivers Emotional Speech Supporting Basic Law on Torah Study in Knesset

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First reported by Srugim · 1 day ago

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MK Yoav Ben-Tzur delivered an emotional speech in the Knesset supporting the Basic Law on Torah Study, emphasizing Torah's role in Jewish identity and unity. He called Torah learners a spiritual shield and urged cross-party support for the bill, which is the first in a five-day legislative session. The Knesset will also consider a law to prevent detaining Torah students later this week.

01MK Yoav Ben-Tzur called Torah study the Jewish nation's moral compass and spiritual shield.
02He urged all Knesset members to unite beyond political divides around Torah's central role.
03Ben-Tzur emphasized Torah learners are not a burden but protect Jewish continuity.
04The Basic Law on Torah Study is the first bill in a five-day Knesset legislative marathon.
05A law to prevent detaining Torah learners is expected to be voted on later this week.
06Ben-Tzur framed the law as affirming Israel's Jewish identity and spiritual resilience.

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