MK Yaakov Margi (Shas) said in the Knesset plenum on Monday evening that the Basic Law: Torah Study is intended to tell Supreme Court judges who lost their compass to relate to the heritage of Israel. He called on lawmakers to embrace the law, describing the Torah as the sacred heritage of the Jewish people, according to a statement.
MK Yaakov Margi (Shas) spoke in the Knesset plenum on Monday evening during the debate on the Basic Law: Torah Study, which is advancing through the legislative process. Margi criticized the Supreme Court, saying the law is meant to tell judges who 'lost their compass' to respect Israel's heritage. He urged lawmakers to embrace the bill, describing the Torah as the sacred document that defines the Jewish people's morality and vision. The bill, which has passed its first reading and is moving toward final approval, has drawn both support from coalition members and criticism from opponents who argue it could undermine legal oversight. The Knesset is expected to continue deliberations in the coming weeks. The Zioneer has previously reported on earlier stages of the legislation, including the committee approval and first-reading vote.
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