Degel Hatorah Debates Draft Law as Coalition Stability Is at Risk
Sources indicate that the Shas party will back the Draft Law only if the Lithuanian-Haredi leadership also supports it. A crucial meeting was held Tuesday night at Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch’s home, a key figure in the Degel Hatorah movement.
Significant Meeting Attended by Key Figures
- Party MKs Moshe Gafni, Uri Maklev, Yaakov Asher, and former MK Yitzhak Pindrus participated.
- The agenda focused on the Draft Law being crafted by Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman Boaz Bismuth.
- Discussion included whether the party should support, oppose, or escalate by potentially dissolving the government.
Detailed Plan Reviewed Clause by Clause
The MKs presented the bill’s details to Rabbi Hirsch over several hours. Sources from Degel Hatorah told Arutz Sheva on Wednesday morning that Rabbi Hirsch listened carefully but has yet to respond.
“His rationale remains the same: to allow all full‑time Torah learners to continue learning without interruption.”
Political Implications for the Coalition
Observers believe Degel Hatorah is crucial for the coalition’s future. As one political source said to Arutz Sheva:
“All eyes are on the Lithuanian leadership in Bnei Brak. If Degel Hatorah gives the green light for further legislation, then very likely Shas will support the law with full force.”
Thus, the party’s decision will significantly influence the coalition’s stability and legislative progress.
Author’s summary: Degel Hatorah’s upcoming decision on the Draft Law is pivotal, potentially determining the coalition's survival and the Shas party’s support.