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Israeli Coalition Finalizes Deal with Ultra-Orthodox Parties in Last Knesset Session Before Elections
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First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago
What happened
In the final hours before the 25th Knesset's dissolution, Israel's coalition and ultra-Orthodox parties finalized a legislative deal including laws on Torah study, draft exemptions, and kosher certification, amid political tensions and Supreme Court intervention. The Knesset is set to conclude its term by July 17, ushering in the election period.
- 01Coalition and ultra-Orthodox parties finalized key legislative deals before Knesset dissolution.
- 02Basic Law on Torah Study and draft exemption freeze passed by ultra-Orthodox factions.
- 03Kosher certification reform repealed, returning control to the Chief Rabbinate.
- 04Coalition advanced bills limiting Attorney General powers and establishing investigative committee.
- 05Communications Law softened after ultra-Orthodox objections to free access clause.
- 06Supreme Court issued injunction against draft exemption order amid internal criticism.
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