Journalist Eli Hirsman (N12) reports that the coalition's Basic Law: Torah Study and the bill freezing arrests of draft-evading yeshiva students are linked, with the arrest-freeze bill's purpose clause citing 'the importance of Torah study.' He warns that if the Basic Law fails, the arrest-freeze bill will also collapse.
The coalition's efforts to pass the Basic Law: Torah Study and the bill freezing arrests of yeshiva students have been a central point of contention in recent weeks. Shas and United Torah Judaism have conditioned their support for other coalition legislation on the approval of these bills. In a new analysis, journalist Eli Hirsman (N12) highlights the legislative linkage between the two measures: the arrest-freeze bill's purpose clause explicitly states it is 'out of recognition of the importance of Torah study.' Hirsman warns that if the Basic Law fails to pass, the arrest-freeze bill will also collapse, intensifying the Haredi bloc's opposition to coalition legislation. The standoff continues as the Knesset operates under the threat of dispersal.
- StrongUnited Torah Judaism joins Shas in blocking coalition legislation unless draft-evader arrests end and Torah study Basic Law passes
- DevelopingCoalition leaders agree: Basic Law Torah Study and freeze on draft-dodger arrests to pass before Knesset disperses
- DevelopingSource clarifies to Hirsman: Torah Study Basic Law not abandoned, as agreed with PM
- StrongDeri to coalition: no votes for any legislation unless Torah Study Basic Law advances
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