Knesset approves equal share of burden bill in first reading

The Knesset plenum approved in first reading a bill establishing equal share of the burden in the IDF with a majority of 64 MKs. Twenty-one MKs opposed the bill. During a discussion on the bill, MK Meir Porush (United Torah Judaism) chained himself to the podium in protest. He was eventually removed from the plenum.

The plenum also approved a civil service bill introduced by Economy Minister Naftali Bennett in a 66-29 vote. (Moran Azulay)