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Israeli Knesset Passes Law Restricting Mosque Loudspeaker Use Without Permit

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago

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The Israeli Knesset passed a preliminary law requiring mosques to obtain permits from the Environmental Protection Minister to use loudspeakers for the call to prayer, granting police enforcement powers. The law sparked criticism from the Ra'am party, which called it racist, while supporters stressed public health and noise regulation equality.

01Knesset approved a law banning mosque loudspeaker use without a permit from the Environment Minister.
02The law passed with 50 supporting votes and 36 opposing votes.
03Police can enter mosques and fine violators of noise restrictions under the new law.
04Ra'am party condemned the law as racist and anti-religious, criticizing Shas for supporting it.
05MK Tzvika Fogel said the law protects public health and applies noise rules equally.
06Yisrael Beiteinu voted in favor alongside coalition members.

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