An Israeli parliamentary committee has approved a bill that defines Torah study as a core value of the state. This decision will affect the military service requirements for the ultra-Orthodox community.

以色列的一個議會委員會通過了一項法案，將研究妥拉定義為國家的核心價值。這項決定將影響極端正統派社區的兵役要求。

The process began with a 10–4 committee vote to move forward with a proposed 'Basic Law.' This law aims to create a legal system that recognizes religious study as a priority. Consequently, it would provide a way to protect people who avoid military service from legal punishment and official penalties. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition wants to pass the final vote before the pre-election break on July 16.

此過程始於委員會以 10 比 4 的投票結果決定推進一項擬議的「基本法」。這項法律旨在建立一個將宗教研究視為優先項目的法律體系。因此，它將提供一種方式，保護避開軍事服務的人員免受法律制裁與官方處罰。總理納坦雅胡的聯合政府希望在 7 月 16 日選前休會之前通過最終投票。

Historically, the Haredi community—which makes up about 13% of the population—has used a system of repeated delays to avoid active duty until age 26. This practice is based on the claim by religious leaders that joining the military threatens their religious identity. As a result, there has been an increase in civil unrest and a widespread refusal to follow enlistment orders.

從歷史上看，約佔人口 13% 的哈雷迪社區一直利用重複延期的制度，以逃避服役直到 26 歲。這種做法是基於宗教領袖的主張，認為加入軍隊會威脅他們的宗教身分。結果，導致社會不安增加，且出現廣泛拒絕執行徵兵令的情況。

From a political point of view, opposition members argue that this law is a strategic compromise. They assert that the government is offering this permanent exemption to improve relations with the Shas and United Torah Judaism parties. These parties previously left the government, but they are expected to return once the bill is passed.

從政治角度來看，反對黨成員認為這項法律是一場策略性妥協。他們主張政府提供這種永久豁免，是為了改善與 Shas 黨及聯合妥拉猶太主義黨的關係。這些政黨先前已離開政府，但預計在法案通過後將重新加入。

The Israeli government is now working to make religious study an official state value to end the conflict over ultra-Orthodox military service.

以色列政府目前正致力於將宗教研究定為官方國家價值，以結束關於極端正統派兵役的衝突。