Jerusalem, Dec. 28 -- Israel's far-right Otzma Yehudit party has advanced new legislation seeking to restrict the Muslim call to prayer (Adhan) within the Green Line (the Palestinian territories occupied in 1948), according to Israeli media reports on Sunday, December 28.

The bill was submitted by Tzvika Fogel, chair of the Knesset's National Security Committee, with the backing of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Under the proposal, the use of loudspeakers in mosques would be prohibited unless prior authorisation is granted by the authorities.

Key provisions of the proposed bill

Permit requirement: Loudspeakers would be banned by default and allowed only with official approval.

Assessment criteria: Permits would depend on ...