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Shas Leader Urges Support for Communications Law in Exchange for Torah Study Legislation
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 2 hours ago
What happened
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef of Shas urged support for the communications law in exchange for Torah study and kosher certification legislation, amid opposition from United Torah Judaism that threatens the bill's passage in the Knesset.
- 01Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef urges Shas leader Aryeh Deri to support communications law for Torah study legislation.
- 02Yosef emphasizes urgent passage of Torah study law and kosher certification to protect Jewish dietary laws.
- 03Haredi factions oppose communications law over Sabbath desecration and inappropriate content concerns.
- 04United Torah Judaism criticizes Shas for compromising on Sabbath and content issues for minor kosher roles.
- 05Knesset legal advisor rules no major amendments allowed at this stage, blocking requested changes.
- 06United Torah Judaism's opposition jeopardizes coalition's ability to pass the communications bill this session.
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Full coverage · 7 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
WallaCenter · Hebrew53 minutes ago
Shas Leader Urges Support for Communications Law in Exchange for Torah Study Legislation
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew56 minutes ago
Shas Spiritual Leader Conditions Coalition Support on Completing Basic Law on Torah Study
MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Shas Leader Urges Support for Media Law Amid Coalition Tensions Over Religious Legislation
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Shas Leader Urges Support for Media Law Amid Coalition Tensions Over Religious Legislation
Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Shas Rabbi Conditions Support for Communications Law on Passage of Torah Study and Kashrut Bills
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