Knesset Legal Advisor: Basic Law on Torah Study May Grant Benefits of Fighters to Torah Scholars
Attorney Sagit Afik warned in the Knesset committee that the current wording of the law does not necessarily clearly separate between the status of Torah scholars and those who serve. According to her, the law…
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The Knesset's legal advisor warns that the proposed Basic Law on Torah Study could blur the line between yeshiva students and combat soldiers regarding state benefits. She insists the bill must explicitly state it is declaratory only, carrying no weight for benefit distribution. A veteran organization's outburst highlights the raw political stakes: how the state values military service versus Torah study.