Political commentator Shalom Stein reports that due to the need for at least 61 Knesset members, Prime Minister Netanyahu may personally attend the vote on the Basic Law: Torah Study. The assessment comes as coalition whipping continues ahead of the legislative push.
Political commentator Shalom Stein reported Wednesday morning that Prime Minister Netanyahu may arrive at the Knesset plenum for the vote on the Basic Law: Torah Study, in order to secure the 61-vote majority needed for passage. The assessment reflects the narrow coalition math: the government currently holds 62 seats, and the bill has faced internal hesitations and coalition negotiations over its content and timing.
As The Zioneer previously reported, the Torah Study Basic Law is scheduled for a Knesset vote after weeks of negotiations between coalition factions. Prime Minister Netanyahu met with MK Moshe Gafni (United Torah Judaism) on Monday evening to lock in support. The Religious Zionist party is expected to vote in favor despite concerns the bill may constitutionally elevate Torah learners above IDF servicemembers. Shas chairman Aryeh Deri has conditioned all other coalition legislation on the bill's passage.
The development signals that coalition discipline may be fraying, requiring the prime minister's personal presence on the plenum floor to secure the vote — an unusual step for a routine legislative vote but one that underscores the political stakes of the bill.
2 developments
- StrongHaredi parties issue ultimatum to Netanyahu: pass Torah Study law or face Knesset dissolution
- StrongNetanyahu meets Gafni to secure votes for Torah Study Basic Law
- StrongNetanyahu and Haredi parties set to advance coalition deal despite protests
- StrongCoalition deal reportedly advancing: Knesset to hold marathon debates on Torah Study Basic Law next week
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