Israel's High Court of Justice will convene an expanded nine-justice panel to hear petitions challenging the coalition law that freezes arrests of IDF deserters, according to a report on ynet.
The High Court of Justice will convene an expanded nine-justice panel headed by Justice Noam Solberg to hear petitions challenging the coalition law that freezes arrests of IDF deserters, according to Israeli media reports on Thursday (15:01 Jerusalem). The hearing is scheduled for July 28. The development follows the court's interim order on July 15 (Wed 14:52 Jerusalem) blocking the law from taking effect, citing concerns over selective enforcement, as The Zioneer reported.
The petitions were filed by opposition parties including Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beytenu, as well as civil society groups, arguing the law undermines the principle of equal service. The court's decision to assign an expanded panel — a rare step — was announced after the petitions were submitted. A commentary by Amit Segal (N12) suggested the panel composition resolves the coalition's political predicament.
The law, which would exempt Haredi yeshiva students from arrest for draft evasion, has sparked broad societal debate. Haredi leaders have supported the exemption, while secular and national-religious groups oppose it. The Zioneer previously reported on a protest rally led by Shas rabbi Yitzhak Yosef against draft-evader arrests, and on opposition leaders' joint call against the bill.
The hearing on July 28 will proceed with the full panel. The court's final ruling remains pending.
5 developments
- StrongHigh Court Issues Conditional Order Against Yeshiva Student Arrest Freeze Law
- StrongYesh Atid, Yisrael Beytenu petition High Court against Haredi draft-evader arrest exemption bill
- StrongNetanyahu convenes coalition heads Tuesday to secure majority for draft-evader arrest freeze
- DevelopingOpposition party leaders issue joint call against bill to freeze draft-evader arrests
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