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Netanyahu Cancels Meeting on Controversial Western Wall Bill

2/22/2026

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a meeting to discuss a bill giving the Chief Rabbinate control over Western Wall prayer.
The move follows a High Court ruling on an egalitarian prayer section.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin plans to back the bill in the Knesset.
Led by Knesset Member Avi Maoz, the bill would name the Chief Rabbinate as sole authority on Jewish practices at holy sites.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a meeting to discuss a bill giving the Chief Rabbinate control over Western Wall prayer.
The move follows a High Court ruling on an egalitarian prayer section.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin plans to back the bill in the Knesset.
Led by Knesset Member Avi Maoz, the bill would name the Chief Rabbinate as sole authority on Jewish practices at holy sites.