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Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Directs Shas to Back Communications Bill in Exchange for Detention Law Support
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 4 hours ago
What happened
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef instructed the Shas party to support Minister Shlomo Karhi's Communications Law in exchange for advancing Torah study and detention laws, following a personal appeal from Karhi. This marks a strategic compromise amid ultra-Orthodox opposition to the Communications Law due to Sabbath and content concerns.
- 01Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef directed Shas to back the Communications Law promoted by Minister Shlomo Karhi.
- 02The directive was sent in a letter to Shas leader Aryeh Deri on Tuesday morning.
- 03Rabbi Yosef emphasized prioritizing Torah study law and kashrut protection in the letter.
- 04The move follows Karhi's personal request for the rabbi's intervention.
- 05Ultra-Orthodox factions had opposed the Communications Law over Sabbath and content issues.
- 06The decision links support for the Communications Law with advancing detention and Torah study laws.
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Full coverage · 8 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Directs Shas to Back Communications Bill in Exchange for Detention Law Support
WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Shas Leader Urges Support for Communications Law in Exchange for Torah Study Legislation
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Shas Spiritual Leader Conditions Coalition Support on Completing Basic Law on Torah Study
MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Shas Leader Urges Support for Media Law Amid Coalition Tensions Over Religious Legislation
N12Center · Hebrew3 hours ago
Shas Leader Urges Support for Media Law Amid Coalition Tensions Over Religious Legislation
Channel 13Center · Hebrew3 hours ago
Shas Rabbi Conditions Support for Communications Law on Passage of Torah Study and Kashrut Bills
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