Coalition MK Dan Illouz vows to vote against controversial 'Torah Study Basic Law'

MK Dan Illouz (Likud) announced he will oppose a proposed Basic Law that would codify exemption from military service for full-time Torah scholars, calling it a 'desecration of the Torah.' Illouz described the bill as a cynical political tool that undermines mutual responsibility during an existential war.

3 developments

1. 15:49 · 8 JunLatest

   Daphna Liel: First report — New Basic Law: Torah Study grants equal rights to Torah learners and IDF servicemembers

2. 11:59 · 8 Jun

   Basic Law on Torah Study to Face Preliminary Vote Wednesday

3. 18:32 · 7 Jun

   Coalition MK Dan Illouz vows to vote against controversial 'Torah Study Basic Law'

• Developing6 days ago · 13:47 · 9 JunEmerging compromise on Israeli Basic Law: Torah Study debate
• Developing5 days ago · 12:31 · 10 JunProposed Basic Law equating Torah study with national service draws fire from allies
• Strong6 days ago · 13:46 · 9 JunMinisterial committee approves Basic Law: Torah Study; Haredi parties call it merely declarative without equal-status clause
• Developing5 days ago · 16:19 · 10 JunKnesset advances Basic Law equating Torah study with IDF service

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