Secret Deal Between Aryeh Deri and Shlomo Karai Advances Kashrut and Media Reforms in Israel
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
A secret deal between Communications Minister Shlomo Karai and Shas leader Aryeh Deri links media reform advancement to a Kashrut reform reversing market competition, amid broader political negotiations involving Netanyahu and ultra-Orthodox parties. The Kashrut reform centralizes kosher certification under the Chief Rabbinate, raising costs and creating new supervisory roles, while the media reform faces opposition over Sabbath and content concerns but is expected to proceed.
- 01A secret deal links media reform promotion to Kashrut reform between Karai and Deri.
- 02Kashrut reform restores exclusive Chief Rabbinate control, ending market competition.
- 03The reform will increase kosher supervisors and raise food prices significantly.
- 04Media reform includes a government-funded app for free broadcasts, raising Sabbath concerns.
- 05United Torah Judaism initially opposed media reform due to content and Sabbath issues.
- 06The bill is government-backed and expected to pass final Knesset votes soon.
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