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Ultra-Orthodox Parties Split Over Controversial Broadcast Bill
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By דפנה ליאל
First reported by N12 · Jun 17, 2026
What happened
Israel’s proposed broadcasting law has triggered a split among ultra-Orthodox parties over a government streaming app that could operate on Shabbat. Yitzhak Goldknopf is threatening to oppose it unless the app is shut on holy days and explicit content is banned, while Shas backs the plan and Degel HaTorah is still undecided.
- 01Karhi’s bill would create a state-run streaming app for existing TV channels.
- 02Goldknopf says any Shabbat operation is a red line and breaks the status quo.
- 03He wants the app closed on Shabbat and Jewish holidays.
- 04He also demands a legal ban on sexual, pornographic, missionary and violent content.
- 05Shas supports the bill, while Degel HaTorah is linking it to the daycare law.
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