Knesset Passes Most Controversial Law Despite Protests
The Knesset has finally passed the Basic Law on Torah Study. According to information published on the official information resource of the Israeli parliament, after lengthy discussions, the document received the support of 63 MKs,…
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Israel's Knesset has passed a Basic Law declaring Torah study a fundamental value of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, with 63 votes in favor and 52 against. The final version contains only a single provision, stripped of the broader language originally proposed by ultra-Orthodox parties. The narrow margin and contentious debate suggest deep divisions over the role of religious values in national law. The next development to watch is whether this law will face legal challenges or trigger further political friction between secular and religious factions.