Itzik Saidian attacks Torah Study Law: 'those who went into battle deserve highest regard'
Itzik Saidian, who suffers from PTSD, spoke to Knesset committee on the Basic Law: Torah Study and called for IDF soldiers to be placed at the top of the national order of priorities
Assessment
Itzik Saidian, a PTSD sufferer, used his testimony before a Knesset committee to challenge the Basic Law on Torah Study, arguing that IDF soldiers who have fought should be the nation's top priority. His personal experience with trauma lends weight to his critique of a law that elevates Torah study above military service, setting up a direct values clash.