Knesset erupts as Torah Study Basic Law passes preliminary vote 56-43; MK Gafni evokes Warsaw Ghetto

The Knesset approved the Basic Law: Torah Study in a preliminary reading 56-43 on Tuesday, as the session descended into chaos. MK Moshe Gafni (United Torah Judaism) sparked a furor by invoking the Warsaw Ghetto, saying Torah study was the 'anchor of salvation' there. Opposition leader Yair Lapid responded angrily, noting his grandfather died in a concentration camp because there was no army to defend him, as reported by i24NEWS.

4 developments

1. 5 days ago · 16:16 · 10 JunLatest

   Gafni called Torah study the 'anchor of salvation' during the Knesset debate.

2. 14:30 · 10 Jun

   MK Gafni sparked outrage by comparing Torah study to the Warsaw Ghetto.

3. 14:15 · 10 Jun

   Floor chaos reported as 4 coalition MKs voted against the bill

• Developing5 days ago · 16:58 · 10 JunJournalist Amichai Attali slams Basic Law: Torah Study as anti-Zionist after preliminary vote
• Strong21:49 · 8 JunNetanyahu meets Gafni to secure votes for Torah Study Basic Law
• Strong5 days ago · 15:08 · 10 JunGantz votes against Torah Study Basic Law, calls it a 'cover for draft dodging'
• Strong5 days ago · 16:07 · 10 JunOpposition leaders blast Basic Law on Torah study after preliminary Knesset vote

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