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Knesset Votes on Basic Law for Torah Study Ahead of Final Approval
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By חזקי ברוך
First reported by Kan News · Jul 13, 2026
What happened
The Knesset is voting on the Basic Law: Torah Study, a priority of ultra-Orthodox parties, following agreements with Prime Minister Netanyahu before the parliament's dissolution. If approved, the law will be enacted immediately, alongside other key legislation negotiated in the coalition deal.
- 01Knesset is voting on the Basic Law: Torah Study, a priority for ultra-Orthodox parties.
- 02The vote follows agreements between Netanyahu and ultra-Orthodox factions before Knesset dissolution.
- 03If approved, the law will be enacted into law as early as tonight.
- 04Coalition will also advance the Absentee Law as part of the deal.
- 05In exchange, laws changing the Attorney General's status and Communications Law will be promoted.
- 06Ultra-Orthodox parties demanded their related laws be prioritized in the legislative agenda.
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