The Knesset approved in a preliminary reading a bill that would allow Haredi radio stations to broadcast nationwide, reversing the current geographic restrictions. Haredi parties were absent from the plenum as part of a boycott, according to Israeli media.
The Knesset approved in a preliminary reading early this morning a bill that would lift geographic restrictions on Haredi radio stations, allowing them to broadcast nationwide. Currently, these stations are limited to specific areas. According to Israeli media, Haredi party lawmakers were absent from the plenum as part of an ongoing boycott. The bill now moves to committee for further deliberation before subsequent readings.
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