Israeli ministerial committee advances compromise wording for Torah Study Basic Law

An Israeli ministerial committee on legislation, following demands from ministers Ze'ev Elkin, Amichai Chikli, and Orit Strook, agreed to advance an amended wording of the Torah Study Basic Law. The new version emphasizes the importance of Torah scholars without equating them to IDF soldiers, according to the report. The response from Haredi leaders is awaited.

3 developments

1. 6 days ago · 12:20 · 9 JunLatest

   Ministers Elkin, Chikli, and Strook demanded the specific amended wording.

2. 11:56 · 9 Jun

   Coalition agreement reached to advance the law without comparing learners to soldiers

3. 11:52 · 9 Jun

   Coalition source: Revised Torah study Basic Law advances in ministerial committee

• Strong6 days ago · 13:46 · 9 JunMinisterial committee approves Basic Law: Torah Study; Haredi parties call it merely declarative without equal-status clause
• Developing6 days ago · 10:45 · 9 JunChanges to Torah Study Basic Law being negotiated after preliminary vote
• Strong5 days ago · 15:11 · 10 JunMinister Elkin: clause comparing Torah study to military service removed from Basic Law
• Developing6 days ago · 13:47 · 9 JunEmerging compromise on Israeli Basic Law: Torah Study debate

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