Knesset committee publishes final version of Haredi arrest-immunity law

The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee published the final version of a bill granting immunity from arrest to yeshiva students who do not enlist, according to N12 reporter Daphna Liel. Votes on the legislation are expected to begin Tuesday.

The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee released the final text of the so-called arrest-immunity bill, which would exempt Haredi yeshiva students from arrest for draft evasion. The legislation, a key coalition priority, now moves to plenum votes expected to begin Tuesday. The bill has drawn sharp criticism from opposition and security officials who argue it undermines military conscription equality.

7 developments

1. 10 minutes ago · 14:22 · 6 JulLatest

   Arrest-freeze bill duration extended to five months instead of three.

2. 13:55 · 6 Jul

   Freeze duration clarified as five months, extending until early December.

3. 13:50 · 6 Jul

   Arrest freeze extension date updated to November 30.

• Developing6 days ago · 11:31 · 30 JunGovernment secretary admits yeshiva student arrest freeze may last six months, not three
• Developing5 days ago · 13:42 · 1 JulKnesset legal advisor warns arrest-exemption bill for yeshiva students is flawed, likely to be struck down
• Strong6 days ago · 11:17 · 30 JunKnesset panel begins debate on arrest-immunity law for yeshiva students
• Developing09:22 · 16 JunNewspaper editorial urges freeze on yeshiva student arrests until after elections

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