Ben-Gvir calls to end recognition of Reform conversions for aliyah

Ben-Gvir wishes to establish a situation in which only those who have been converted by Orthodox rabbis will be entitled to immigrate to Israel according to the Law of Return.

Head of the Otzma Yehudit party MK Itamar Ben Gvir and members of the party speak to the press after a meeting with Israeli president Isaac Herzog at the President's residence in Jerusalem on November 10, 2022.

(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)

ByZVIKA KLEIN

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 09:34

Updated: NOVEMBER 13, 2022 21:54

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