Yisrael Beytenu said it will vote in favor of the bill to regulate mosque loudspeaker volume, as reported by N12. The party's support could secure the legislation's passage in the Knesset.
Yisrael Beytenu, the party led by former Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman, announced on Wednesday afternoon that it will support the so-called muezzin bill, which aims to restrict the volume of outdoor loudspeaker broadcasts from mosques for calls to prayer. The announcement, reported by N12, comes as the bill is expected to advance in the Knesset after several previous attempts. As The Zioneer reported earlier Wednesday, Shas joined the effort while United Torah Judaism abstained, preserving a coalition deal with Arab MKs. Yisrael Beytenu's declared support, even if not previously seen as a swing vote, could help the bill clear remaining legislative hurdles and reach a final vote.
2 developments
- StrongMuezzin bill set for Knesset plenum vote next week; Avraham Hasson alleges Ben Gvir maneuver behind the scenes
- StrongBill to crack down on excessive mosque noise passes preliminary Knesset vote
- StrongUnited Torah Judaism boycott stalls muezzin bill vote in Knesset
- DevelopingMK Waleed al-Hawashla confronts muezzin bill initiators in Knesset debate
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