MK Dan Illouz (Likud) said Thursday that the essence of the Torah Study Basic Law remains unchanged even after the removal of a critical clause, calling the deletion a political maneuver. He stated that the Haredi factions "won again" and that the law will effectively serve to legitimize draft evasion, according to Eli Hirshman (N12).
The statement follows Illouz's earlier criticism today at 17:19, when he argued that the Basic Law without a clause clarifying it does not create an exemption would legitimize draft evasion. Now, after the removal of a critical clause — reportedly demanded by Haredi parties — Illouz says the law's essence is unchanged and the deletion is a political trick. Illouz has consistently opposed the legislation, having voted against it in previous Knesset sessions. The law remains a major point of contention within the coalition, with Haredi factions insisting on its core provisions and coalition members like Illouz warning it will entrench exemption from military service.
3 developments
- DevelopingMK Dan Illouz says he would have backed the draft bill if 'necessary changes' were made
- DevelopingEdelstein and Illouz vote against Torah Study Basic Law
- DevelopingMK Illouz: 'We must learn to say no to the Haredi parties'
- DevelopingMK Dan Illouz slams Religious Zionism party over Torah study bill
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