MK Moshe Solomon (Religious Zionism) said Thursday that his faction and coalition colleagues attacked him publicly after he voted against the revised Basic Law: Torah Study, but he maintained his position. 'Torah study is the foundation of the state, but it cannot be used as a tool to prevent sanctions on those who do not serve,' he said, according to his statement.
MK Moshe Solomon (Religious Zionism) provided additional context Thursday for his vote against the coalition's revised Basic Law: Torah Study, revealing that he faced public attacks from within his own faction and coalition.
Solomon's remarks follow a bulletin earlier Thursday in which he said Torah study cannot be used to block sanctions on non-servers. The bill, which would codify exemptions from military service for yeshiva students, has sparked internal coalition tensions, with several MKs including Yuli Edelstein and Dan Illouz voting against it. Solomon's Religious Zionism party and Shas, the bill's sponsor, have pressed for its passage.
In the latest statement, Solomon confirmed he was criticized openly but did not relent. 'I remained in my position,' he said. The development underscores widening rifts in the coalition over the legislation, which critics argue would legitimize draft evasion.
4 developments
- DevelopingMK Solomon explains his 'no' vote on Torah Study Basic Law: 'Basic Law is not a declaration'
- DevelopingMK Yinon Azoulay backs Basic Law: Torah Study, slams opposition in first-reading debate
- DevelopingKnesset Committee approves Basic Law: Torah Study for final readings; plenum vote next week
- DevelopingMK Stern: new Torah study Basic Law worse than first draft
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