Minister Elkin: clause comparing Torah study to military service removed from Basic Law

Minister of Jerusalem and Heritage Zeev Elkin stated during a Knesset plenum debate that "the wording of the bill included a comparison between Torah learners and those serving [in the military], and this comparison will be removed from the bill." Elkin presented the government's position on the proposed Basic Law: Torah Study, responding to coalition demands from his party and Religious Zionism.

2 developments

1. 5 days ago · 15:11 · 10 JunLatest

   Minister Elkin formally confirmed the clause's removal during a Knesset plenum debate.

2. 11:38 · 9 Jun

   Government secretary: clause equating Torah study with military service to be removed from Basic Law

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