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MK Maklev Condemns Sanctions Against Torah Students as Unprecedented Persecution

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MK Maklev Condemns Sanctions Against Torah Students as Unprecedented Persecution
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 4 hours ago

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MK Uri Maklev condemned the Israeli government's sanctions and arrests targeting yeshiva students during a Knesset debate, calling it an unprecedented persecution. He linked the hardships to the traditional mourning period of Bein HaMetzarim and affirmed the resilience and spiritual mission of Torah learners despite political attacks.

  • 01MK Uri Maklev denounces sanctions and arrests against yeshiva students as unprecedented persecution.
  • 02He states no country persecutes Torah learners and their families like Israel currently does.
  • 03Maklev links current hardships to the Bein HaMetzarim mourning period, calling them 'days of arrests.'
  • 04He accuses the political system of using attacks on Torah students for political gain.
  • 05Maklev affirms Torah students as true defenders of Israel, resilient against all decrees.
  • 06He ends by declaring the eternal truth of Torah against opposition Knesset members' actions.

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