The Degel HaTorah-affiliated newspaper Yated Ne'eman reported Thursday morning that the party opposes changes to the wording of the Basic Law: Torah Study, raising the possibility that coalition legislation will be blocked. The report, by Eli Hirshman, signals that the party's stance remains firm amid ongoing coalition negotiations over the law.
The report from Yated Ne'eman, a newspaper affiliated with Degel HaTorah, underscores the party's opposition to any changes to the wording of the Basic Law: Torah Study. The report warns that coalition legislation may be blocked if the wording is altered, reflecting the Haredi bloc's insistence on a 'practical' law that grants rights and funding to Torah scholars.
The Basic Law: Torah Study has been a central point of contention in the coalition for weeks. Haredi parties, including Degel HaTorah and Shas, have demanded its passage as a condition for supporting other coalition legislation. As The Zioneer reported, Shas's newspaper Derch warned Likud earlier this week that breaching agreements on the law would be 'ingratitude'. Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz has indicated that Likud may submit reservations to the wording, and several coalition MKs have announced they will vote against the bill.
Degel HaTorah's stance, as reported by its own newspaper, suggests that the party is not willing to compromise. The possibility of a legislative blockade remains a significant risk for the coalition, which relies on Haredi support for its legislative agenda.
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- StrongCoalition Chairman Katz: Likud may submit reservations to Torah Study Basic Law
- DevelopingHaredi parties reject declarative-only version of Torah Study Basic Law
- StrongUnited Torah Judaism joins Shas in blocking coalition legislation unless draft-evader arrests end and Torah study Basic Law passes
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