A group of Israeli leaders reportedly signed a petition opposing the Knesset's passage of the haredi draft bill, which enshrines Torah study as a basic law and is expected to provide a legal basis for military service exemptions for yeshiva students. 'Studying Torah is an important value in the Jewish people, but no less important than that is the value of preserving and defending the land,' the petition states.
A group of Israeli leaders has signed a petition opposing the Knesset's recent passage of the Basic Law: Torah Study, according to a report. The petition states that Torah study is a vital value but not more important than defending the land. As The Zioneer reported on July 14, the Knesset passed the Basic Law: Torah Study after a contentious debate, enshrining Torah study as a foundational value of the Jewish state. Critics argue the law will be used to justify broad military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students. The petition signals growing public pressure on the coalition to address the draft exemption issue, which remains a flashpoint in Israeli politics.
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