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MK Moshe Solomon Votes Against Haredi Draft Deferral Law Citing Personal Conscience
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First reported by Now 14 · 21 hours ago
What happened
MK Moshe Solomon opposed the law freezing arrests of draft-dodging Haredim, citing personal conscience amid wartime challenges. The Knesset passed the law narrowly, while opposition parties petitioned the Supreme Court against it, arguing it undermines equality and the rule of law.
- 01MK Moshe Solomon voted against freezing arrests of draft-dodging Haredim, citing personal conscience.
- 02The law passed the Knesset with a 58-54 majority despite coalition opposition.
- 03Shas leader Aryeh Deri condemned persecution of Torah scholars and supported the law.
- 04Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beiteinu petitioned the Supreme Court against the law, citing legal and equality concerns.
- 05The Knesset also canceled kosher certification privatization and approved the Basic Law on Torah Study.
- 06Solomon emphasized the law's vagueness and its impact on military service during wartime.
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