According to a Knesset source, the plenum is awaiting a majority to pass the bill that would halt arrests of Haredi draft evaders, while Minister Shlomo Karai is filibustering to delay proceedings.
The Knesset plenum is now awaiting a majority to pass the bill that would halt arrests of Haredi draft evaders, with Minister Shlomo Karai filibustering to delay the vote (as of 16:36 Jerusalem). This follows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's arrival at the plenum earlier today at 15:07 Jerusalem to vote in favor, as reported by N12's Dafna Liel. The current filibuster was reported by a Knesset source.
Earlier today at 15:07 Jerusalem, the thread unfolded rapidly: initial reports from political correspondent Shalom Stein indicated Netanyahu was unlikely to attend due to security discussions. Shortly thereafter, at the same minute, N12's Dafna Liel confirmed that Netanyahu had arrived at the plenum and was expected to vote for the bill. The Knesset was then reported to be set for a vote, with the outcome uncertain. The source quality evolved from a single correspondent to a confirmed newsroom report, and now to a Knesset source detailing the filibuster.
As The Zioneer reported on June 11, 18:20 Jerusalem, Haredi protests spread after draft evader arrests. The bill has been debated in committee since late June (June 30, July 2, July 7), with coalition officials negotiating with yeshiva heads (July 5). The broader crisis over Haredi enlistment has seen weeks of political and public friction.
It remains unclear how long the filibuster will continue, and whether the coalition can secure the needed majority to pass the bill. The vote's outcome remains open.
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