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Israeli Supreme Court Expands Hearing on Yeshiva Students' Arrest Exemption Law to Nine Judges
The Israeli Supreme Court has expanded the hearing on the law exempting yeshiva students from arrest to nine judges, following a temporary injunction suspending the law. The law, passed recently, grants a 6.5-month arrest exemption but faces strong opposition from the military and multiple political groups.
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What happened
- 01Supreme Court expanded hearing on yeshiva arrest exemption law to nine judges.
- 02Temporary injunction suspends the law's implementation pending review.
- 03Petitions filed by Israel Hofsheet, Yesh Atid, Yisrael Beiteinu, and Movement for Quality Government.
- 04Law grants yeshiva students 6.5-month arrest exemption, approved days ago by Knesset.
- 05IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir strongly opposes the law, citing draft evasion concerns.
- 06Hearing scheduled for July 28, led by Deputy President Noam Sohlberg.
The hearing is set for July 28.
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