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.

• Developing22:37 · 1 JulMK Moshe Solomon (Religious Zionism) explains his no vote on Torah Study Basic Law
• Strong18:16 · 10 JunReligious Zionism ousts MK Solomon from committees, party anger over conduct
• Developing13:43 · 28 JunMK Moshe Solomon speaks for 10 minutes on wrong Torah Study Basic Law bill
• Developing17:43 · 9 JulMK Solomon: Torah study is the foundation, but... — responds to revised Basic Law

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