Knesset approves law restoring Chief Rabbinate’s monopoly over kosher certification

Israel's Knesset has passed a law re-establishing the Chief Rabbinate's sole authority over kosher certification. This move reverses reforms enacted by the previous government, which had permitted private Orthodox organizations to issue their own kosher certificates, provided they met state standards.

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I hope, and will act, so that in the coming elections Likud is weakened and forced to ally with right-wing parties that have a moral backbone, who will not surrender to Haredi extortion.

The legislation, strongly backed by the Shas party, was a significant demand from ultra-Orthodox political factions. Their support for this and other key coalition bills was contingent on the passage of such measures.

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The siren has been sounded. Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.

In parallel developments, Bahrain sounded air raid sirens following reports of Iranian drones. Kuwait's military also stated it was confronting "hostile" Iranian drones. These events occurred amidst heightened regional tensions, with the head of US Central Command asserting that Iran had attacked seven commercial ships in the past week, resulting in casualties and missing crew members. The US commander emphasized that American forces are holding Iran accountable for its aggression.

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Iranian forces have also launched dozens of missiles and drones toward neighboring Gulf countries.