Marathon Knesset meetings set to rapidly advance haredi parties’ contentious Torah study bill (opens original article in a new tab)

Marathon Knesset meetings are set to rapidly advance a controversial Torah study bill pushed by haredi parties, despite opposition and concerns over draft evasion and legislative procedures.

• Marathon Knesset meetings scheduled to rapidly advance controversial Torah study bill pushed by haredi parties
• Haredi parties boycotted coalition voting until legislation advancement was guaranteed
• Bill seeks to enshrine Torah study in Basic Law, facing criticism for enabling draft evasion