Full coverage· Politics· Updated 27 Oct, 08:46

Feiglin Calls for Ben Gurion Airport, Channel 11 Closure on Shabbat

Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party, has called for Ben Gurion Airport and Channel 11 to be closed on Shabbat, sparking widespread debate. He criticized religious coercion laws for causing division, advocating for Shabbat observance through dialogue rather than legislation.

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01Moshe Feiglin proposed closing Ben Gurion Airport and Channel 11 on Shabbat.
02Feiglin criticized religious coercion laws for creating societal division and hatred.
03He believes Shabbat observance should be based on choice, love, and dialogue.
04His stance drew criticism from secular liberals and religious conservatives.
05Feiglin's comments highlight tensions between national identity and individual freedom.

Feiglin's stance has drawn criticism from both secular and religious sectors, highlighting ongoing tensions over religious freedom and national identity in Israel.

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