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Haredi Parties Condemn Yair Golan's Plan to Introduce Public Transport on Shabbat
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago
What happened
Haredi parties sharply criticized Yair Golan's plan to introduce public transportation on Shabbat, warning it threatens Israel's Jewish identity. Golan supports equal military conscription, improved education, and an independent judiciary, advocating a "live and let live" approach to Shabbat observance.
- 01Haredi parties condemn Yair Golan's plan to run public transport on Shabbat as a threat to Jewish identity.
- 02Shas warns a left-wing government with Golan would destroy Israel's Jewish character and Shabbat sanctity.
- 03Golan supports equal military conscription and ending funding for draft evasion, backed by 85% of Israelis.
- 04He proposes investing draft evasion funds into education, including early childhood and democracy education.
- 05Golan advocates public transport on Shabbat to allow personal freedom while respecting others' choices.
- 06He calls for an independent judiciary and repeal of laws he calls "governmental overthrow laws."
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