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Yair Golan Vows to Remove Religion From Public Sphere

Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats, declared his intention to "remove religion from the public sphere" if elected, proposing civil marriage and public transport on Shabbat. He also identified undecided right-wing parties as potential "game changers" in the election.

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01Yair Golan aims to "remove religion from the public sphere" if elected.
02Golan's proposed policies include civil marriage and public transport on Shabbat.
03He identified undecided right-wing parties as potential "game changers" in the election.
04Aryeh Deri accused Golan of wanting to erase Israel's Jewish identity.
05Deri warned of a "real danger" and a choice between a Jewish state and the left.

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri condemned Golan's remarks, accusing him of seeking to erase Israel's Jewish identity and warning of a "real danger."

Translated and summarized by baba from Now 14, the latest report. Read Now 14’s original