Title: Thousands Rally Against Government Reform as High Court Debates Probable Cause Reduction
Subtitle: Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Urges Compromise at Forgiveness Event in Jerusalem
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In a week anticipated to be marked by heightened drama, thousands of individuals gathered in Kaplan yesterday evening (Saturday) to protest against government reforms, while the High Court deliberated on petitions challenging the reduction of probable cause. Simultaneously, at the Great Synagogue in Jerusalem, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, a prominent Zionist figure, delivered a powerful plea for compromise regarding the ongoing reform, as reported by journalist Yair Sharki.
During the forgiveness event held in the Great Synagogue, Rabbi Yosef, despite stating his intention to steer clear of political matters, emphasized the significance of finding common ground between various factions. “From here, I call on the Israeli government and the opposition to make all the compromises that need to be made,” urged Rabbi Yosef, stating, “The main thing is that there should be peace among the people of Israel. I am not allowed to interfere in politics, but peace and unity is not politics.” Among the attendees at the event was Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who even approached Rabbi Yosef during the proceedings.
Smotrich, hear the words. Photo: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90
This is not the first time Rabbi Yosef has addressed the legal reform issue. Approximately six months ago, during one of his weekly lessons, the rabbi expressed his concerns about the controversy surrounding the reform stating, “All the legal reform we are doing – we need to have peace in the nation, all the disputes and fratricidal war that we are doing – it is a disturbing thing, it is very painful.”
While voicing his concerns about the reform, the chief rabbi also criticized the judges of the High Court. “I do not interfere in these things, but at least we need to convince them, hold meetings and explain to them, at least in religious matters that they should not interfere. Why do you interfere in the religious affairs of the Rabbinical Court? You are not above the Great Court,” remarked Rabbi Yosef.
The coming week is set to be a pivotal one as the High Court deliberates on petitions challenging the reduction of probable cause. Meanwhile, the public outcry against the government’s reform remains palpable, as demonstrated by the massive rally in Kaplan. With Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef’s call for compromise and unity echoing in the minds of many, the future of the debate hangs in the balance.
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