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Haredi Parties Demand Freeze on Arrests Law Before Other Legislation Amid Clash with Religious Zionists
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago
What happened
Haredi parties are demanding the Freeze on Arrests Law be prioritized in the Knesset amid a legislative clash with Religious Zionists, who promote the Metropolitan Area Law. The dispute has led to threats to block other government decisions, highlighting deep coalition tensions.
- 01Haredi parties demand Freeze on Arrests Law be voted on before any other legislation.
- 02They plan to pass the law even without Religious Zionist MKs present.
- 03Arab MKs are expected not to oppose the Freeze on Arrests Law, ensuring a narrow majority.
- 04MK Moshe Gafni criticized Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich over legislative priorities.
- 05Haredi parties oppose Smotrich’s Metropolitan Area Law, citing Sabbath concerns.
- 06Smotrich threatens to block a government kindergarten funding decision due to the dispute.
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