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Shas Supports, United Torah Judaism Absent as Muezzin Law Passes Preliminary Reading
Kikar HaShabbatReligious
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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The Knesset passed the preliminary reading of the Muezzin Law on July 1, 2026. The Shas party supported the legislation, while United Torah Judaism was notably absent during the vote. The law, which addresses the use of loudspeakers for the Muslim call to prayer, has sparked political debate within the Israeli parliament. The preliminary approval marks the first step in the legislative process, with further readings and discussions expected before final enactment.
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