[109165] The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee concludes discussions on the bill to freeze arrests of deserters from the ultra-Orthodox sector
[109165] The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee concludes discussions on the bill to freeze arrests of deserters from the ultra-Orthodox sector
Member of Knesset Yinon Azoulay announced the conclusion of discussions in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee regarding the draft law, with votes expected to begin as early as next week.
Progress in Draft Law Legislation: The discussion phase has come to an end
During the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee discussions held today, July 2, 2026, Member of Knesset Yinon Azoulay (Shas) announced the conclusion of professional discussions regarding the bill to freeze arrests of deserters among Torah scholars. According to a report by Yinon Magal - known for his line supporting the current government and coalition - Azoulay stated that "we have finished the discussions on the bill to freeze arrests, next week the votes will begin" at this link.
The report was confirmed by other sources, including Dafna Liel, who noted that this is legislation that grants immunity to ultra-Orthodox individuals from conscription in her report. The channels Zirat HaHadashot and Hershkovitz & Grobeis also confirmed the details of the matter, emphasizing that this is a significant move toward bringing the bill to a vote in the committee in the coming week.
On the Political Updates channel, the precise phrasing of Azoulay was highlighted, referring to the bill as the "Law to Prevent Arrests of Torah Scholars" in the linked report. The move marks another step in the coalition's efforts to promote the regulation of the status of yeshiva students vis-à-vis the defense establishment, an issue that lies at the core of political and social controversy in Israel.