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[56097] The Draft Crisis: Degel HaTorah members met with the new Chief of Staff

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[56097] The Draft Crisis: Degel HaTorah members met with the new Chief of Staff


Against the backdrop of the tensions surrounding the draft exemption law, a meeting was held between representatives of Degel HaTorah and the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff, Ido Barkan.

Development in the Draft Law Crisis: Degel HaTorah members met with the Chief of Staff

Against the backdrop of the ongoing political crisis surrounding the promotion of the draft exemption law, Dafna Liel reports that the Knesset members of the 'Degel HaTorah' faction held a meeting with the Prime Minister's new Chief of Staff, Ido Barkan. The meeting comes at the peak of a sensitive period for the coalition regarding IDF recruitment.

The report on the meeting, which was also published by the News Arena channel, highlights the ongoing efforts of the Haredi parties with the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an attempt to reach an agreed-upon legislative solution that can pass Knesset approval.

According to Dafna Liel, known for political coverage that gives voice to positions supporting the Prime Minister and the American administration, the meeting was held under the shadow of the Haredi parties' demand to anchor the status of yeshiva students in law. As of now, no further details have been provided regarding the results of the conversation or any agreements reached between the parties.

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