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Rabbinical Group Rules Non-Jews Can Serve in Israeli Knesset
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By מערכת ice
First reported by Ice · Sep 2, 2026
What happened
Israel's Tzohar Rabbinical Organization ruled that non-Jewish citizens loyal to the state can be elected to the Knesset, challenging previous objections and citing historical and halachic precedents. The ruling supports the potential candidacy of Arab Israeli Yusef Haddad and emphasizes loyalty over origin.
- 01Tzohar Rabbinical Organization rules non-Jews can be elected to Knesset.
- 02Loyalty to Israel is the key criterion, not religious affiliation.
- 03The ruling addresses potential candidacy of Arab Israeli Yusef Haddad.
- 04Historical and halachic precedents support the decision.
- 05The organization emphasizes strengthening Israeli democracy through inclusion.
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