Shas Joins United Torah Judaism in Opposing Communications Law, Jeopardizing Coalition Majority
How 8 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Channel 13 · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
Shas joined United Torah Judaism in opposing the Communications Law due to unmet religious amendments, threatening the coalition's majority. Shas demands splitting the bill to vote only on regulatory easing for new channels, while United Torah Judaism objects to religious issues and Sabbath broadcasts. The law, a major reform by Minister Shlomo Karhi, faces uncertain passage without these changes.
- 01Shas refuses to support Communications Law over missing religious amendments.
- 02United Torah Judaism and Degel HaTorah also oppose the bill due to religious concerns.
- 03The opposition from both Haredi parties removes the coalition's majority for the law.
- 04Shas demands splitting the bill to vote separately on easing regulations for new channels.
- 05Minister Shlomo Karhi leads the reform aiming to overhaul Israel's broadcasting market.
- 06The coalition's ability to pass the law depends on accepting Shas's proposed split.
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