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Bennett Advocates Shabbat Transport, Civil Marriage; Sparks Backlash

4/21/2026

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Naftali Bennett, former prime minister, told Army Radio that cities should decide on Shabbat transport and that civil marriage is needed in Israel, provoking backlash from Shas and United Torah Judaism.
The remarks mark a shift from his previous stance against same-sex marriage.
Yair Golan, leader of the Democrats Party, praised Bennett's remarks.
Bennett called for uniting the Zionist-liberal opposition bloc, criticizing the current draft legislation.

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Naftali Bennett, former prime minister, told Army Radio that cities should decide on Shabbat transport and that civil marriage is needed in Israel, provoking backlash from Shas and United Torah Judaism.
The remarks mark a shift from his previous stance against same-sex marriage.
Yair Golan, leader of the Democrats Party, praised Bennett's remarks.
Bennett called for uniting the Zionist-liberal opposition bloc, criticizing the current draft legislation.