MK Moshe Gafni (Degel HaTorah) informed Prime Minister Netanyahu that he opposes any amendments to the Basic Law: Torah Study, according to Channel 12. The statement signals a firm coalition line on the bill.
MK Moshe Gafni (Degel HaTorah) told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday that he will not accept any changes to the Basic Law: Torah Study, according to a report by Dafna Liel (Channel 12). The bill, which would enshrine Torah study as a fundamental right, has been a key demand of the ultra-Orthodox parties in coalition negotiations. Gafni's ultimatum comes amid stalled progress on the legislation; earlier this week, he demanded a binding commitment from the Knesset Committee before proceeding with the vote. The Prime Minister's Office has not yet responded publicly to the latest statement.
2 developments
- ConfirmedNetanyahu, Defense Minister Katz voted for Torah Study Basic Law as Knesset session erupts
- StrongHaredi parties leaning toward accepting PM's proposal for Basic Law: Torah Study
- DevelopingHaredi source: draft-evader arrest-freeze bill stands alone, not tied to Torah Study Basic Law
- DevelopingChanges to Torah Study Basic Law being negotiated after preliminary vote
Source and signal
- Open-source intake