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Israeli Communications Minister Acknowledges Political Deal to Advance Kashrut Reform for Ultra-Orthodox Support

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First reported by N12 · Jun 29, 2026

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Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karai confirmed a political deal with Shas to advance kashrut reform in exchange for ultra-Orthodox support of a broadcasting law. MK Avi Maoz resigned from the Communications Committee and vowed to oppose the law due to Sabbath desecration concerns. The committee rejected Maoz's objections, leaving the final decision to the full Knesset.

01Communications Minister Karai confirms political deal with Shas to promote kashrut reform for support on broadcasting law.
02Ultra-Orthodox parties oppose the broadcasting law over Sabbath desecration and content regulation issues.
03MK Avi Maoz resigns from Communications Committee, pledges to vote against the law due to Sabbath concerns.
04Committee Chair acknowledges the issue's complexity and coalition dynamics.
05Objections about Sabbath and sexual content on the government app will be decided by the full Knesset.
06Coalition and opposition jointly reject Maoz's objection in committee vote.

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