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Israeli Parliament Legal Advisor Demands Haredi MKs Declare Relatives Under Arrest Orders Ahead of Yeshiva Exemption Vote

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First reported by Ynet · 1 hour ago

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The Knesset legal advisor requires Haredi MPs to disclose relatives under arrest orders before voting on a bill exempting yeshiva students from arrest until 2027. The bill faces criticism for being unconstitutional and discriminatory. MPs can vote after declaring any personal conflicts.

01Knesset legal advisor mandates Haredi MKs disclose relatives under arrest orders before voting on yeshiva exemption bill.
02The bill grants yeshiva students immunity from arrest and prosecution until January 2027.
03Shas leader Aryeh Deri has three grandchildren classified as draft evaders under the bill.
04Legal advisor to Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee calls the bill unconstitutional and discriminatory.
05Disclosure of personal conflicts is required but does not prevent MPs from voting in the plenum.
06The vote on the bill's second and third readings is scheduled for this afternoon.

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