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Saturday, October 2, 2010

After France, Israel considers 'banning the burqa'

All clothing that covers the face in a public place would be banned, but the proposed law would affect mainly Muslim women.

By David Sheen Tags: Israel news

A member of the current Knesset is proposing a law that would prohibit the wearing of any garment that obscures the face and prevents identification, in any government office, at any entertainment venue, and on any means of public transportation. According to the legislator proposing the law, Kadima MK Marina Solodkin, its primary purpose is to liberate women from irrational religious restrictions. The bill mainly targets devout Muslims.

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