Religious Zionism MK Solomon votes against coalition's Torah Study Basic Law

MK Moshe Solomon (Religious Zionism) voted against the coalition-backed Torah Study Basic Law during a plenum session on Wednesday, defying his own party's position. The vote, reported by N12, drew sharp reactions from coalition lawmakers who had expected uniform support for the controversial bill that would enshrine military service exemptions for yeshiva students.

4 developments

1. 16:26 · 10 JunLatest

   Shas MK rebuked Solomon, invoking the memory of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

2. 15:14 · 10 Jun

   Identifies the legislation as the Torah Study Basic Law

3. 14:08 · 10 Jun

   Coalition officials express anger and suggest separating Solomon from the party.

• Strong18:16 · 10 JunReligious Zionism ousts MK Solomon from committees, party anger over conduct
• Strong17:32 · 10 JunMK Moshe Solomon says he will stay in Religious Zionism despite party vote
• Strong15:13 · 10 JunKnesset session erupts as MK Illouz votes against Torah Study Basic Law; MK Taieb confronts him
• Developing09:40 · 9 JunMK Dan Illouz slams Religious Zionism party over Torah study bill

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