The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee published the final text of the bill freezing arrest proceedings for yeshiva students who do not enlist, according to N12's Daphna Liel. Under the updated version, the freeze will last until early December — an extension from the originally stated three months. Votes on reservations are expected to begin Monday.
The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee published the final text of the bill to freeze arrest proceedings for Haredi yeshiva students who do not enlist, multiple sources reported Monday afternoon. The version released ahead of Monday's votes states that arrests will be halted until early December — roughly five months — significantly longer than the three-month period originally announced.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Monday, an earlier version of the committee's text set the expiration date at November 30. The latest iteration clarifies the freeze extends until 'early December,' aligning with recent admissions by government officials that the freeze would likely last about half a year.
The bill has been debated intensively in recent weeks. Background reports covering the legislative process show the original proposal, drafted by MK Eli Hirshman, called for a 90-day halt. The Knesset's legal advisor warned the measure is legally flawed and likely to be struck down by the High Court, but the coalition has pressed forward.
Monday's procedural steps include votes on reservations, with the deadline for submitting reservations set for 13:00. The law's validity is stated until November 30, but the committee's published text now pegs the freeze's effective end at 'early December.' Voting on the bill itself will begin after the reservation stage is completed.
7 developments
- DevelopingGovernment secretary admits yeshiva student arrest freeze may last six months, not three
- DevelopingKnesset legal advisor warns arrest-exemption bill for yeshiva students is flawed, likely to be struck down
- StrongKnesset panel begins debate on arrest-immunity law for yeshiva students
- DevelopingNewspaper editorial urges freeze on yeshiva student arrests until after elections
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