Torah Study Basic Law Returns to Knesset Agenda

The proposed Basic Law: Torah Study returned to Wednesday's Knesset plenum agenda after being briefly removed without explanation, reviving plans for a first-reading vote. Times of Israel reports the removal had fueled speculation that the coalition lacked support amid dissent in Likud and Religious Zionism. JPost, Ynet, Calcalist, Israel National News and Walla reporting confirm the House Committee advanced the bill after a 10-4 vote, marathon debates and legal objections. Israel should honor Torah learning while resolving service obligations with serious legislation, not procedural confusion.