United Torah Judaism has drawn red lines in the broadcast law debate, centering on Shabbat sanctity and the protection of Israel's Jewish character, according to a Knesset committee discussion. MK Goldknopf stated the bill effectively expands Shabbat desecration under state auspices.
MK Yitzhak Goldknopf (United Torah Judaism) restated his party's opposition to the broadcast law during a Knesset committee discussion, arguing the legislation expands Shabbat desecration under state auspices. The party's declared red lines include protecting Shabbat sanctity and preserving Israel's Jewish character. As The Zioneer reported earlier today, Goldknopf had already announced his opposition to the bill over similar concerns. The committee discussion follows the government's push to advance the broadcast law, which has drawn objections from ultra-Orthodox and some coalition factions. Goldknopf's remarks suggest the coalition may face a crisis if the law proceeds without addressing his party's demands.
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