MK Dan Illouz (Likud) said Thursday that the proposed Basic Law enshrining Torah study as a supreme value, without explicitly stating it does not constitute grounds for military service exemption, would in practice legitimize draft dodging and continued benefits for non-enlistees, according to a statement from the Knesset member.
MK Dan Illouz (Likud) on Thursday criticized the coalition's proposed Basic Law: Torah Study, arguing that without a clause explicitly stating the law does not serve as grounds for military service exemption, it would effectively sanction draft evasion and continue funding for those who avoid service. The comments add to a chorus of internal coalition opposition to the bill, which has been a flashpoint within the Knesset since its introduction by Shas. As The Zioneer has reported, the legislation has drawn opposition from MKs across the spectrum, including from within Likud itself. Illouz's remarks underscore the tension between religious study values and military service obligations in Israeli public discourse.
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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