Shas Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Urges Support for Communications Law Amid Conflict of Interest Allegations
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 7, 2026
What happened
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef has directed Shas leader Aryeh Deri to support a controversial communications law promoted by Minister Shlomo Karhi, despite earlier opposition over Sabbath concerns. Allegations of conflict of interest arise due to Rabbi Yosef’s ties to media outlets benefiting from the law. Minister Karhi plans to amend the bill by removing a government app that would broadcast on the Sabbath, easing Haredi support but requiring renewed parliamentary debate.
- 01Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef instructs Shas leader Aryeh Deri to back Minister Karhi’s communications law.
- 02Conflict of interest concerns arise from Rabbi Yosef’s connection to media benefiting from the law.
- 03Yitzhak Mirilashvili owns both Channel 14 and Kol Chai radio, which airs Rabbi Yosef’s lessons.
- 04A WhatsApp group of Kol Chai and Channel 14 staff coordinates support for the legislation.
- 05Minister Karhi plans to cancel the government app broadcasting on the Sabbath to gain Haredi support.
- 06Removing the app clause requires the bill to return to Knesset committee for further discussion.
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