MK Meir Porush Condemns Opposition for Voting Against Torah Study Bill
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 17 hours ago
What happened
MK Meir Porush fiercely defended a bill protecting Torah study exemptions for Haredi yeshiva students during a Knesset debate, accusing opposition members of voting against the Torah and citing an IDF committee's recommendations. The speech highlighted the economic struggles of full-time learners and intensified the controversy over Haredi conscription ahead of a decisive vote.
- 01MK Meir Porush condemned opposition for voting against the Torah study bill in Knesset.
- 02Porush highlighted the harsh daily schedule and poverty of Haredi yeshiva students.
- 03He accused opposition members of hatred and voting against the Torah itself.
- 04Porush cited the IDF Shakedi Committee's recommendation to protect Torah learners.
- 05He described recent government actions as attempts to break the Haredi community's spirit.
- 06The speech preceded a critical vote on the bill regulating Haredi military exemptions.
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