Shas Party Challenges Election Committee Over Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Memorial Event Cancellation
The Shas party has filed a petition with the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, protesting the decision by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to cancel the annual memorial event (Hilula) for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. The Attorney General's office cited the event's proximity to the upcoming elections as the reason for its cancellation.
Shas argues that the memorial, which commemorates the prominent Sephardic rabbi and spiritual leader, is a significant religious and cultural event for its supporters and should not be prohibited. The party contends that the cancellation is politically motivated and infringes upon religious freedom.
The Hilula is typically held annually, drawing thousands of participants. Shas is seeking to have the decision overturned, allowing the event to proceed as planned. The petition was filed on Thursday, and the Central Elections Committee is expected to review the case.
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