Religious Zionism demands revision of haredi law

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Finance Minister Smotrich announced that his party will oppose any wording that equates yeshiva students with IDF service members. The Government Secretary announced that the clause will be removed from the law.

The proposal seeks to recognize those who dedicate themselves to long-term Torah study as making a significant contribution to the State of Israel and the Jewish people, including in relation to rights and obligations.

Religious Zionism rejected that formulation, stating: “We will not allow the advancement of a law that equates the status and conditions of those who do not serve in the military with the status and conditions of IDF soldiers."

The party said it would only support a version that recognizes Torah study as a fundamental value in Israel, without creating a comparison between yeshiva students and soldiers or reservists.