Israel's Attorney General has submitted her position to the High Court of Justice arguing that the proposed law to exempt Haredi yeshiva students from arrest for draft evasion is unconstitutional, according to reports. The development is the latest legal challenge to the coalition-backed bill.
The Attorney General of Israel has submitted her legal opinion to the High Court of Justice stating that the bill to exempt Haredi yeshiva students from arrest for draft evasion is unconstitutional. The position was reported on Friday by Israel Hayom's Ariel Kahana. The bill, which has been promoted by coalition members, has faced opposition from the Knesset legal advisor and opposition parties, who have argued it is legally flawed and likely to be struck down. The High Court is now expected to rule on the matter, with legal experts noting that the Attorney General's opinion carries significant weight. The development marks the latest chapter in the longstanding debate over ultra-Orthodox military service in Israel.
3 developments
- StrongYesh Atid, Yisrael Beytenu petition High Court against Haredi draft-evader arrest exemption bill
- StrongHigh Court Issues Conditional Order Against Yeshiva Student Arrest Freeze Law
- DevelopingShila Fried: Haredim pessimistic arrest-freeze law will survive High Court review
- DevelopingHaredi source: draft-evader arrest-freeze bill stands alone, not tied to Torah Study Basic Law
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