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Israeli Supreme Court Reviews Controversial Law Limiting Military Police Arrests of Yeshiva Students

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First reported by Now 14 · 15 hours ago

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The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing a temporary law that restricts military police from arresting yeshiva students, amid constitutional concerns and government reluctance to defend it. The ruling could impact enforcement of draft laws and relations with the ultra-Orthodox community.

01The Supreme Court is hearing petitions against a law limiting military police arrests of yeshiva students.
02Legal experts say the law violates constitutional principles of equality before the law.
03The government chose not to defend the law in court, signaling its weak legal standing.
04The law was passed under pressure from ultra-Orthodox parties to protect yeshiva students from arrests.
05A court invalidation could restore full arrest powers and heighten political tensions over conscription.
06The ruling may affect future temporary laws and state relations with the ultra-Orthodox sector.

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