Current sectionIsrael NewsIsrael Political NewsThe Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee held its first hearing on the controversial legislation, which would also effectively outlaw Women of the Wall. A senior Justice Ministry official said it could violate basic religious and civil rightsShare to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeJudy Maltz08:39 PM • May 20 2026 IDTA bill that aims to prevent egalitarian prayer at the Western Wall could face serious legal hurdles, a senior Justice Ministry official warned on Wednesday.Loading...Click the alert icon to follow topics:JerusalemWestern WallKnessetOrthodox JewsWomen's rightsIsrael High CourtCommentsLoading...In the NewsIn the News: Israel-Iran Live UpdatesTrump-IranIsrael ElectionsWest BankThomas MassieNakba DaySomalilandHaQuizHaaretz PodcastPro-Israel Spending May Have Achieved Its Goal in Kentucky. But at What Cost?World Leaders Summon Israeli Envoys Over Ben-Gvir Gaza Flotilla Activists VideoJewish Democratic Council Endorses Two Dem Candidates in Michigan Senate PrimaryNetanyahu Minister to Reform Rabbi: 'You're Marrying Dogs in Your Synagogues'Israel Critic Chris Rabb Gives Progressive Democrats Pennsylvania Primary WinRemembering and rebuilding two years laterICYMIHundreds Protest at New York Times HQ Over Column Alleging Abuse by IsraelisICC Prosecutor Seeks Warrants for Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, Other Israeli OfficialsEverybody Loses in the Cynical Israeli-Palestinian Sexual Violence CompetitionIsraeli Settler Filmed Abusing Palestinian-owned Dog in West BankWelcome to the Most Shameful Day in the Jewish CalendarIsraeli Teens Storm Muslim Quarter in Old City, Haaretz Reporter Attacked