Chairman of the Ministerial Commission on Legislation, Justice Minister Ya'akov Ne'eman, has torpedoed a bill which would expand the definition of racism and that would prohibit inciting against ultra-Orthodox, Russians, and Jewish citizens of Judea and Samaria.

The proposal, submitted by MK Dr. Michael Ben-Ari and backed by several Knesset members, would define those who incite on a religious, ethnic, or residential background as having committed a crime of racism. The existing law refers only to incitement founded on ethnic or national origin.

Ne'eman torpedoed the proposed bill by preventing a discussion about it in the committee. Ben-Ari stated he would introduce it without the benefit of the committee's endorsement.
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