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Israel passes quasi-constitutional law declaring Torah study a foundational value

Defying outcry from legal officials, the IDF, reservists and opposition parties, coalition secures final approval of flagship Basic Law, which aims to help enable ongoing broad exemption of ultra-Orthodox young men from IDF service

The Knesset voted 63-52 on Monday to pass a deeply divisive Basic Law declaring Torah study a “foundational value” of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, following 10 hours of speeches and opposition filibustering, and despite resistance from the opposition, legal officials, reservists and some coalition lawmakers.

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Despite Sitting on Board of Peace, Turkey Implements New Measures To Block Trade With Israel.

In keeping with its reputation as Hamas’s most vocal cheerleader on the international stage, Turkey has announced new measures to stifle Israel’s international trade. Specifically, Ankara will refuse to issue certificates for Israel-bound exports that would enable them to avoid certain steep customs duties.

Despite Sitting on Board of Peace, Turkey Implements New Measures To Block Trade With Israel.https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2026/02/24/despite-sitting-on-board-of-peace-turkey-implements-new-measures-to-block-trade-with-israel/Open linkView original on feddit.org
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