National Unity party chairman Benny Gantz announced he voted against the Torah Study Basic Law, arguing the bill is a cover for draft evasion rather than a genuine celebration of Torah learning. Gantz cited the teachings of Rabbi Chaim Druckman, emphasizing that religious study and military service are complementary obligations.
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