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Critic Slams Torah Study Bill as Coercion, Not Equality
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 14, 2026
What happened
Yossi Ahimeir attacks the proposed Basic Law on Torah study, saying it wrongly equates yeshiva learning with military and security service and is being used for political and budgetary coercion. He also condemns ultra-Orthodox protests and calls for sanctions if the behavior continues, while urging broader Jewish core education in schools.
- 01Ahimeir rejects equating Torah study with IDF and security service.
- 02He says the bill masks a fight over budgets and political leverage.
- 03He cites his combat-serving grandson as proof of soldiers’ sacrifice.
- 04He condemns violent ultra-Orthodox protests and roadblocks.
- 05He urges sanctions, budget cuts, and stronger civic and Jewish education.
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