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Shas MK Yaakov Margi Criticizes Torah Study Law and Sparks Controversy with Harsh Remarks

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 13, 2026

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Shas MK Yaakov Margi condemned the new Basic Law on Torah Study, calling for drafting all non-students and making controversial remarks about anti-conscription protesters. He later clarified his statements amid public backlash. Opposition parties harshly criticized the law and Netanyahu's role in its passage.

01Shas MK Yaakov Margi opposes the new Basic Law on Torah Study, calling for universal conscription.
02Margi criticized ultra-Orthodox leadership and said salvation won't come from rabbis or politicians.
03He sparked outrage by telling anti-conscription protesters to 'die,' later clarifying his words.
04Margi said his harsh comments came from pain over arrests and sanctions on Torah students.
05Opposition parties condemned the law as discriminatory and blamed Netanyahu for its passage.
06The conscription law was passed amid a tense military campaign, intensifying political conflict.

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