Israeli Lawmakers Condemn Discrimination Against Religious Community at Herzliya's Separate Beach
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First reported by Now 14 · 2 hours ago
What happened
The Knesset committee criticized Herzliya Municipality for limiting the separate beach's operation to three months, half the time of other city beaches, calling it discrimination against the religious community. The municipality defended the schedule based on user needs, but local officials and activists demand equal access and extended hours. The committee chair vowed to challenge the decision with government authorities.
- 01Herzliya's separate beach operates only three months annually, unlike six months for other city beaches.
- 02The municipality cites target audience needs and yeshiva vacation timing for limited operation.
- 03City council member Rafi Kadushim's proposals to extend the beach season were repeatedly rejected.
- 04Ministry of the Interior states local authorities decide separate beach opening dates.
- 05Advocates criticize the beach's limited accessibility and allege discrimination against religious communities.
- 06Knesset committee chair pledges to fight the municipality's decision and seek government intervention.
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