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Shas Backs Yeshiva Exemptions Amid Growing Political Tensions

1/22/2026

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Shas backs a draft bill regulating yeshiva exemptions, while United Torah Judaism remains divided, with some members opposing sanctions against yeshiva students.
The Knesset must finalize the budget by March to avoid early elections.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said revisions are needed for the bill, signaling doubts about its passage.
Recent violence against lawmakers, including an attack on Shas MK Yinon Azoulay's son, highlights tensions over military service.

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Shas backs a draft bill regulating yeshiva exemptions, while United Torah Judaism remains divided, with some members opposing sanctions against yeshiva students.
The Knesset must finalize the budget by March to avoid early elections.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said revisions are needed for the bill, signaling doubts about its passage.
Recent violence against lawmakers, including an attack on Shas MK Yinon Azoulay's son, highlights tensions over military service.