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Former PM Naftali Bennett Condemns New Torah Study Law as Betrayal to Soldiers
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago
What happened
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett condemned the new Basic Law on Torah Study passed by the Israeli government, calling it a betrayal to soldiers and promising to repeal it. He criticized the coalition behind the law for prioritizing ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions over other citizens risking their lives for Israel.
- 01Naftali Bennett criticized the Basic Law on Torah Study passed by the Israeli Knesset.
- 02He said the law elevates ultra-Orthodox draft evaders above soldiers and workers.
- 03Bennett described the law as a betrayal causing pain to bereaved families and soldiers.
- 04He vowed to fight the law's repeal and replace the current government soon.
- 05The opposition also condemned the law and accused Netanyahu of distancing himself from the issue.
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