Feiglin Vows to Block Law Banning Saturday Public Transport
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party, declared at the "Olam Katan" conference that he opposes public transportation on Shabbat but will vote against any law banning it where it currently operates. He stated his party is "evolutionary" and would not disrupt the status quo without a better alternative. Feiglin confirmed he would block legislation aimed at prohibiting Saturday public transport.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Moshe Feiglin opposes public transport on Shabbat but will block a ban.
- Feiglin stated his opposition at the "Olam Katan" conference.
- He vowed to vote against legislation banning existing Saturday transport.
- Feiglin described his party's approach as "evolutionary."
- He confirmed he would block a law prohibiting Shabbat public transport.
Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party, stated at the "Olam Katan" conference that while he opposes public transportation operating on Shabbat, he would vote against legislation that would ban its activity in municipalities where it already exists. Feiglin clarified his stance on public transport during Shabbat, saying, "We are against public transportation even on Shabbat." However, he emphasized that he does not intend to change the current situation without an alternative solution. "We will not harm in any way, we will not change something before we provide a better solution," Feiglin said, adding, "We are not revolutionary, we are evolutionary."
When directly asked by the interviewer if he would "bring down" a law that would ban public transportation on Shabbat, even in areas where it currently operates, Feiglin responded unequivocally with "Yes."
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