The Knesset plenum is currently debating the Basic Law: Torah Study, according to a report from the Knesset channel. The debate comes after weeks of coalition maneuvering over the bill, which would grant legal status to Torah study.
The Knesset plenum has convened to debate the Basic Law: Torah Study, marking the latest stage in a months-long legislative saga. The bill, as previously reported by The Zioneer, has been a central demand of the Haredi parties, with Shas chairman Aryeh Deri conditioning coalition support on its advancement and MK Moshe Gafni (Degel HaTorah) issuing ultimatums to ensure a vote.
The debate is the first full plenum discussion since the bill passed its preliminary reading in June 2026. The current draft, reported by journalist Daphna Liel (N12), would grant equal legal rights to Torah learners and IDF servicemembers — a clause that has drawn sharp criticism from secular and nationalist camps, including commentator Amichai Attali, who called it 'anti-Zionist.'
It remains unclear whether the bill will proceed to its first reading during this session. The Knesset plenum debate is ongoing.
4 developments
- DevelopingKnesset Committee erupts in heated debate over Torah Study Basic Law and draft crisis
- DevelopingMK Moshe Tur-Paz says Torah study bill is 'a desecration of Torah', will study without exemption
- DevelopingMK Stern: new Torah study Basic Law worse than first draft
- DevelopingProposed Basic Law equating Torah study with national service draws fire from allies
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