Coalition agrees to advance Basic Law on Torah study without comparison to IDF soldiers

Israeli coalition parties have reached an agreement to advance a Basic Law on Torah study, with the provision that it will not be compared to IDF soldiers' service, according to reports. The move addresses tensions over Haredi military exemption legislation.

3 developments

1. 6 days ago · 12:20 · 9 JunLatest

   Ministers Elkin, Chikli, and Strook demanded the specific amended wording.

2. 11:56 · 9 Jun

   Coalition agreement reached to advance the law without comparing learners to soldiers

3. 11:52 · 9 Jun

   Coalition source: Revised Torah study Basic Law advances in ministerial committee

• Strong6 days ago · 13:46 · 9 JunMinisterial committee approves Basic Law: Torah Study; Haredi parties call it merely declarative without equal-status clause
• Developing6 days ago · 10:45 · 9 JunChanges to Torah Study Basic Law being negotiated after preliminary vote
• Strong5 days ago · 15:11 · 10 JunMinister Elkin: clause comparing Torah study to military service removed from Basic Law
• Developing6 days ago · 13:47 · 9 JunEmerging compromise on Israeli Basic Law: Torah Study debate

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