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Netanyahu Links Torah-Study Law to Oct 20 Election, Army Warns Shortage

6/10/2026

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shas and United Torah Judaism parties are advancing a Basic Law to recognize long-term Torah study as service, linked to moving the election to October 20.
Shas leader Aryeh Deri said the bill must pass for his party’s support of other coalition legislation.
The Israeli Defense Forces warned that a soldier shortage could jeopardize operations after more than two years of war.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shas and United Torah Judaism parties are advancing a Basic Law to recognize long-term Torah study as service, linked to moving the election to October 20.
Shas leader Aryeh Deri said the bill must pass for his party’s support of other coalition legislation.
The Israeli Defense Forces warned that a soldier shortage could jeopardize operations after more than two years of war.