In letter to mayor, Israel Women's Network protests 'illegal' men-only August 28 concert of Hasidic performers, set to take place at city-owned convention center

Shas points out that planned performance in Afula was for Haredi community, which prefers to separate men and women, calls decision 'unreasonable'

Municipality expresses regret over ruling, saying it had wanted one summer event out of 360 to allow ultra-Orthodox residents 'to enjoy according to their customs'

Lawyer calls quashing of charge for poem by Dareen Tatour a 'victory for freedom of expression'; two convictions for social media posts upheld