Bennett: We will repeal the law once the new government is formed
The chairman of the Together party, Naftali Bennett, responded to the passing of the Basic Law: Torah Study in its first reading. "Once the new government is formed, we will repeal the Basic Law: Disgrace…
Assessment
Bennett's pledge to repeal the new Basic Law signals a deepening political fault line over military service exemptions for Torah scholars. The law's passage in first reading exposes a coalition prioritizing coalition maintenance over IDF manpower needs, which Bennett frames as a direct threat to national unity and battlefield effectiveness. Watch whether this issue becomes a central wedge in coalition negotiations or triggers broader public debate about shared burden.