Ban and confiscate all loudspeakers on mosques : Israel

• Israeli Government orders Police

• Order issued after complaints of loud noise from loudspeakers

• Threats of riots from the Muslim community

Israeli Defence Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (left)

Tel Aviv (Israel) – Israeli Defence Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has directed the Police to ban the use of loudspeakers in mosques. Additionally, Police have been instructed to remove and confiscate these loudspeakers and impose fines on mosques that fail to comply. This step was taken following complaints of loud noise from mosque loudspeakers in East Jerusalem and several other areas.

This order has sparked opposition. Some city mayors have stated that they view Ben-Gvir’s order as an incitement against Muslims, which could lead to riots.

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The Palestinian National Council has condemned the decision, calling it an attack on mosques and religious freedom.

Editorial Perspectives

• Please note that in India, despite decades of similar disturbances, complaints, and even Court orders, such bans have not been implemented.

• It should not be surprising if someone now demands that India, too, needs leaders like Israel’s rulers.

• This incident highlights once again that religious fanatic Muslims will use any excuse to incite riots. They always seem prepared to cause unrest anywhere in the world.