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Knesset Advances Controversial Bills on Jewish Identity and Judiciary

12/21/2025

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The Knesset voted 49-35 to advance a bill sponsored by Galit Distel Atbaryan (Likud MK) to promote Jewish identity in public life.
The bill would mandate mezuzahs in public institutions and protect public religious practices.
Lawmakers also advanced a bill to strip the Supreme Court president of authority over judicial panel assignments, with supporters arguing it would prevent bias and critics warning it could undermine judicial efficiency and religious freedom.

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The Knesset voted 49-35 to advance a bill sponsored by Galit Distel Atbaryan (Likud MK) to promote Jewish identity in public life.
The bill would mandate mezuzahs in public institutions and protect public religious practices.
Lawmakers also advanced a bill to strip the Supreme Court president of authority over judicial panel assignments, with supporters arguing it would prevent bias and critics warning it could undermine judicial efficiency and religious freedom.