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Shas and Degel HaTorah Leaders Praise Knesset Law Exempting Haredi Draft Evaders
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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago
What happened
Shas leader Aryeh Deri and Degel HaTorah chairman Moshe Gafni praised the Knesset's new law exempting Haredi draft evaders from arrest, calling it a vital step to end persecution of Torah scholars and protect religious study in Israel.
- 01Knesset passes law exempting Haredi draft evaders from arrest.
- 02Aryeh Deri calls the law a clear message against persecution of Torah scholars.
- 03Deri emphasizes the injustice of treating yeshiva students as criminals.
- 04Moshe Gafni calls the law an important step to protect Torah study and its students.
- 05The law reflects recognition of Torah learning's importance to Israel.
- 06The legislation aims to ease tensions over Haredi military exemptions.
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Full coverage · 6 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Shas and Degel HaTorah Leaders Praise Knesset Law Exempting Haredi Draft Evaders
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Gadi Eizenkot and Naftali Bennett Condemn Knesset's Approval of Exemption Law for Haredi Draft Dodgers
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked Condemns Coalition Over Draft Dodgers Law
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israeli Knesset Approves Law Shielding Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers Amid Ongoing War
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israeli Knesset Approves Exemption Law for Draft-Dodging Ultra-Orthodox in Close Vote
Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
Knesset Passes Law Freezing Arrests of Haredi Draft Dodgers for Five Months
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Knesset Holds Final Vote on Law Preventing Arrests of Torah-Studying Draft Defiers
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