Court gives government 21 days to respond regarding lack of action over Shlomo Amar's comments disparaging Reform Jews, LGBTQ community, Women of the Wall
Ruling nonetheless reaffirms that attendants at holy site may enforce rules preventing women from using scripture in 'unauthorized ways' once they enter complex
5 years after stone collapse at holy site, authorities have yet to reopen access to Wall at egalitarian section; religious activists argue delay is deliberate
Responding to multiple court petitions, state says it is working to implement long-stalled, six-year-old cabinet decision, angering both liberal and conservative groups
Shas proposal sought new restrictions on egalitarian prayer, imposed heavy punishments on those who defy it; Netanyahu pledges there will be no change to the status quo
Law setting prison term for mixed prayer and immodest clothing at site to be expedited, enraging opposition, liberal groups who warn move would make place a 'symbol of oppression'
Gantz heckled at ceremony in men's section of plaza, drawing condemnation from Haredi party leader; Women of the Wall hold their own lighting, lamenting exclusion from main event
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