Political analyst Avi Moskov reports that the Haredi parties are demanding Prime Minister Netanyahu bring the Basic Law: Torah Study to a plenum vote today, both to secure him a coalition majority and to demonstrate the bill's importance.
Political analyst Avi Moskov reported this morning that the Haredi parties are pressing Prime Minister Netanyahu to bring the Basic Law: Torah Study to a Knesset plenum vote today. According to Moskov, the demand serves a dual purpose: ensuring a coalition majority for the vote, and signaling the bill's critical importance to the Haredi public.
The push comes as coalition whipping intensifies after weeks of legislative maneuvering. As The Zioneer reported earlier today, political commentator Shalom Stein assessed that Netanyahu may personally attend the vote to secure the 61 votes needed for passage. Last evening, the Knesset Committee approved the bill for its first reading, moving it toward the plenum ahead of the election recess.
The Haredi parties have made the Torah Study Basic Law a central coalition demand, with Shas chairman Aryeh Deri conditioning all other coalition legislation on its passage, and the coalition issuing an ultimatum to Netanyahu last week to pass the bill or face Knesset dissolution. The bill, which would constitutionally elevate Torah study, has drawn opposition from secular and religious-Zionist lawmakers who argue it undermines IDF service and national service.
2 developments
- StrongHaredi parties issue ultimatum to Netanyahu: pass Torah Study law or face Knesset dissolution
- StrongNetanyahu meets Gafni to secure votes for Torah Study Basic Law
- StrongNetanyahu and Haredi parties set to advance coalition deal despite protests
- StrongCoalition deal reportedly advancing: Knesset to hold marathon debates on Torah Study Basic Law next week
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