Attorney General Orders Cancellation of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Memorial Over Shas Party Propaganda Concerns
The office of Israel's Attorney General has instructed the cancellation of a memorial ceremony for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, which was established by law. The reason given is that Rabbi Yosef is closely associated with the Shas political party, and even if no political statements are made during the event, the ceremony could serve as propaganda for the party. In response, the Director General of the Ministry of Religious Services criticized the decision, stating, "This contradicts the law, but if you cancel this, then also cancel the memorial for Rabin, who is associated with the left and Labor party."
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