The parliamentary committee tasked with reviewing the draft-exemption bill for yeshiva students postponed its discussion once more. The motion, led by the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, was expected to move forward this week. But the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intervened and ordered the session delayed.
Ultra-Orthodox parties immediately accused Netanyahu’s government of stalling the legislation deliberately. They argue the delay serves as a political punishment after large protests by yeshiva students and community leaders. Meanwhile, government spokespeople say more time is needed to refine the bill and align key ministries on the details.
