MK Hanoch Milbitsky told a camp for yeshiva students Tuesday that opposition to the Torah world is hatred of Judaism, and pledged to secure the status of full-time Torah students. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions over the military draft exemption for yeshiva students.
The statement, reported by the Shemesh news outlet, adds to the heated rhetoric surrounding the military draft exemption for yeshiva students. The issue has been a major point of contention in Israeli politics, with the government facing pressure from the High Court to enforce conscription and from coalition partners to preserve exemptions. Milbitsky's comment — equating opposition to Torah study with hatred of Judaism — represents a sharp formulation of the religious camp's position. The Zioneer has previously covered the draft crisis, including statements by other Knesset members.
2 developments
- DevelopingMK Illouz: 'We must learn to say no to the Haredi parties'
- StrongCoalition Chairman Katz: Likud may submit reservations to Torah Study Basic Law
- StrongHaredi parties issue ultimatum to Netanyahu: pass Torah Study law or face Knesset dissolution
- StrongHaredi parties threaten to boycott all coalition legislation unless arrest law passes next
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