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  • 17:51

    MK Zohar praises Tel Aviv mayor for supporting Day of Rest bill

    MK Miki Zohar (Likud) has praised Tel Aviv mayor Ron Huldai for the latter's support of closing businesses on Shabbat.

    "I congratulation Ron Huldai on his statement. It was a brave, respectful, and reasonable comment from a public figure," said MK Zohar. "Now the only thing left is the issue of transportation on Shabbat. With that, we can bring about the desired change."

    He added: "Over the coming days I intend to speak with members of the coalition about transportation on Shabbat and to propose a real solution for the issue - which will benefit all Israeli citizens and also the important social value of a day of rest."