The Knesset will vote on the second and third readings of the Basic Law: Torah Study at 11:00 this morning with the bill's text unchanged, according to Daphna Liel (N12). Likud is pushing a last-minute reservation to protect IDF servicemembers, but Haredi factions oppose the move, keeping the coalition in crisis.
The Knesset is set to vote on the second and third readings of the Basic Law: Torah Study at 11:00 this morning, with the bill's text unchanged, according to journalist Daphna Liel (N12). The votes proceed amid a coalition crisis, as Likud seeks to introduce a last-minute reservation to protect IDF servicemembers, while Haredi factions oppose any changes to the bill's wording.
The Zioneer reported at 10:35 that the coalition was in crisis over the legislation, with Likud pushing the reservation. The bill's text has been a point of contention: Haredi parties insist on the current wording, which does not include protections for IDF servicemembers, while Likud seeks to add a clause that would safeguard those who serve. Earlier this week, Degel HaTorah signaled opposition to any changes, raising the possibility that coalition legislation could be blocked.
The votes are expected to be closely watched as a test of coalition stability. The outcome remains uncertain, with the Haredi parties' opposition potentially derailing the legislation if the reservation is introduced.
4 developments
- DevelopingHaredi parties reject declarative-only version of Torah Study Basic Law
- StrongMinisterial committee approves Basic Law: Torah Study; Haredi parties call it merely declarative without equal-status clause
- DevelopingKnesset committee advances Basic Law equating Torah study with IDF service
- DevelopingLegal adviser backs away from statement that Torah Study Basic Law mandates equal benefits for yeshiva students and IDF soldiers
Source and signal
- Internal intake