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Israeli Knesset Rushes to Pass Controversial Bills Before Dissolution
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First reported by N12 · Jul 16, 2026
What happened
In the final day before the 25th Knesset dissolves, Israel's coalition is fast-tracking controversial laws affecting media, military service, and religious status, amid legal challenges and political deals with ultra-Orthodox parties.
- 01The 25th Knesset is finalizing controversial laws before dissolving in 24 hours.
- 02Basic Law: Torah Study grants Torah study fundamental national value status.
- 03A law freezing draft evader arrests grants immunity but is suspended by the High Court.
- 04Media reform bill would increase government control over media ownership and advertising.
- 05Mandatory military service is set to extend from 30 to 32 months amid IDF manpower concerns.
- 06Several laws face petitions and judicial review by Israel's High Court of Justice.
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