During the committee vote on the Basic Law: Torah Study, MKs Yossi Taieb and Yoni Masariki (Shas) were seen studying the 'Or HaChaim' holy book, according to Weissberg. MK Dan Illouz (Likud) said the removal of a critical clause from the law is a political trick that will effectively legitimize draft evasion, as reported by Eli Hirshman (N12).
The committee vote on the Basic Law: Torah Study continued Thursday evening, with MKs Yossi Taieb and Yoni Masariki (Shas) observed studying the 'Or HaChaim' holy book during the proceedings, according to Weissberg. The vote comes amid ongoing coalition negotiations over the bill, which would codify exemptions from military service for yeshiva students.
MK Dan Illouz (Likud), who has been a vocal opponent of the bill, said the removal of a critical clause is a 'political trick' that will effectively legitimize draft evasion, as reported by Eli Hirshman (N12).
As The Zioneer reported earlier on Thursday, Illouz stated that the essence of the law remains unchanged despite the clause removal. The bill has been a major point of contention, with Haredi parties insisting on its core provisions. Earlier this week, the Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved the bill, and it has passed preliminary Knesset votes. The coalition has faced internal dissent, with Illouz and MK Yuli Edelstein voting against the bill in a previous session.
The current committee vote is a procedural step before the bill returns to the plenum for second and third readings. The law's final form remains uncertain, with Haredi factions demanding that the 'heart of the law' be preserved.
3 developments
- DevelopingMK Dan Illouz says he would have backed the draft bill if 'necessary changes' were made
- DevelopingEdelstein and Illouz vote against Torah Study Basic Law
- DevelopingMK Illouz: 'We must learn to say no to the Haredi parties'
- DevelopingMK Dan Illouz slams Religious Zionism party over Torah study bill
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