The hearing on the conscription law will take place on June 2 in the morning, with an expanded panel of 9 judges.
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The Cabinet Secretary sent a letter this week to the Legal Advisor to the Prime Minister, Gali Baharav-Miara, demanding that the government receive separate representation in petitions filed with the High Court demanding the conscription of Haredim into the IDF – and not be represented by her.
According to the government secretary, the court granted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request not to make a decision for 30 days in order to formulate agreements - "and therefore any directive from the legal counsel to the government, at this stage, to actively work to recruit yeshiva students - is contrary to the High Court's decision."
The Prime Minister recently pledged to the Haredim that he would present a draft law acceptable to the Legal Advisor to the Government within 30 days. In addition, the Prime Minister promised to approve the legislation at the beginning of the next Knesset session - even if Defense Minister Yoav Galant opposes it.
About two weeks ago, the High Court of Justice issued an interim order to stop support for students of Torah institutions who are required to enlist in the IDF and do not enlist.