Feiglin Vows to Block Law Banning Shabbat 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 would block any legislation seeking to ban it where it currently operates. He stated his party's stance is against public transport on Shabbat but emphasized a preference for evolutionary change over immediate disruption. Feiglin affirmed he would vote against a bill to ban existing Shabbat public transport services.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Moshe Feiglin will oppose legislation banning existing Shabbat public transport.
- Feiglin stated his party is against public transport on Shabbat.
- He described his party's approach as evolutionary, not revolutionary.
- Feiglin made the remarks at the "Olam Katan" conference.
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 operation in municipalities where it already exists. Feiglin clarified his stance on public transportation 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, adding, "We will not harm in any way, we will not change something before we provide a better solution." He described his approach as "evolutionary, not revolutionary."
When directly asked by the interviewer if he would block a law that prohibits public transportation on Shabbat, even in areas where it currently operates, Feiglin responded unequivocally, "Yes."
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