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Israeli Lawmakers Clash Over High Court Draft Exemption

1/14/2026

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Moshe Gafni, a member of United Torah Judaism, urged the government to ignore potential High Court rulings on a draft exemption for yeshiva students, saying the justices impose their views on the Knesset.
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid warned that defying court rulings could expose IDF soldiers to international lawsuits.
Coalition lawmakers, including Shlomo Karhi and Bezalel Smotrich, echoed calls to disregard the High Court, arguing it undermines the government's authority.

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Moshe Gafni, a member of United Torah Judaism, urged the government to ignore potential High Court rulings on a draft exemption for yeshiva students, saying the justices impose their views on the Knesset.
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid warned that defying court rulings could expose IDF soldiers to international lawsuits.
Coalition lawmakers, including Shlomo Karhi and Bezalel Smotrich, echoed calls to disregard the High Court, arguing it undermines the government's authority.