Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman Boaz Bismuth congratulated the first company of ultra-Orthodox soldiers from the Hasmonean Brigade after they completed their combat training and marched to the Western Wall to receive their new berets. Bismuth called the ceremony 'moving' and emphasized unity, stating that 'the army and the Torah go together, shoulder to shoulder.' He also announced plans to advance new legislation on ultra-Orthodox conscription during the current parliamentary recess. Opposition Leader Yair Lapid also praised the soldiers, highlighting the importance of defending the land. Despite these developments, many ultra-Orthodox leaders continue to oppose conscription, reaffirming their stance against military service for yeshiva students.