Coalition tells Gafni: No Torah Study Basic Law without clause for soldiers

The coalition has reportedly informed MK Moshe Gafni that the Basic Law: Torah Study will not advance unless it includes a clause addressing IDF soldiers, according to a ynet report.

The Torah Study Basic Law, which would enshrine exemptions from military service for yeshiva students, has been a central coalition issue for weeks. Haredi parties have pressed for its passage, while several coalition MKs have opposed it. According to a ynet report, the coalition has now delivered a message to MK Moshe Gafni (Degel HaTorah) that the law will not pass unless it also includes a clause regarding IDF soldiers. The exact content of the soldiers clause is not yet detailed. The development adds a new twist to the coalition negotiations, which have seen repeated ultimatums and stalled votes.

3 developments

1. 1 hour ago · 13:31 · 8 JulLatest

   Coalition informs Gafni that the law will not advance without soldier clause.

2. 18:01 · 7 Jul

   Coalition considers adding clause explicitly recognizing IDF service value.

3. 22:23 · 5 Jul

   Clause equating Torah study with IDF service reportedly returns to Basic Law

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