Rabbi Moshe Maya, a senior figure in the Shas party's Council of Torah Sages, expressed deep concern over the recent arrests of yeshiva students who refused military enlistment. During a meeting with a student just released from military prison, Rabbi Maya shared that he has been unable to sleep since the arrests began. He encouraged the student to immerse himself in religious study to find solace and urged all yeshiva students to strengthen their commitment to Torah learning. Rabbi Maya described the arrests as a harsh decree and called for prayers for relief, emphasizing the spiritual significance of the students' actions.