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חוק להסדרת אירוע הילולת רבי שמעון בר יוחאי בהר מירון (הוראת שעה), התשפ"ו–2026

Government bill · Published 31 Mar 2026

  1. 1Tabled
  2. 2Reading 19 Mar 2026
  3. 3Committee
  4. 4Readings 2-331 Mar 2026
  5. 5Published31 Mar 2026

How it affects you

The Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai celebration at Mount Meron will run from 6:00 a.m. on May 4, 2026, to 8:00 a.m. on May 6. One central lighting event with two lighting facilities will take place, and entry will require an approved permit.

Who gains

  • People with disability permits Can receive entry permits with up to two accompanying people
  • Police officers May demand identification, block entry and remove people

Who pays

  • Celebration visitors Need a permit, local residence or another listed exception
  • Additional event organizers Must obtain the minister’s approval and meet its conditions
  • People violating the restrictions Face the fine set by the Penal Law

Under the table

  • Late-night vote

    The final vote took place at 01:16.

  • Temporary provision

    The law, or part of it, is temporary and needs an extension to stay in force.

How they voted

Whole Knesset
Whole Knesset, Total 120
VoteCount
For16
Against0
Abstained1
Did not vote103

Coalition

3 for

Opposition

1 for1 abstained

Coalition

1 for

Coalition

2 for

Opposition

1 for

Coalition

Opposition

Opposition

Opposition

Coalition

Opposition

Who was in the room

הוועדה לביטחון לאומי

2 committee meetings on this law

Invited most often

  • המשרד לביטחון לאומי12
  • משרד ירושלים ומסורת ישראל10
  • משרד המשפטים5
  • משרד התחבורה והבטיחות בדרכים2
  • משרד ירושלים ומסורת לישראל1
  • רשות המים1
  • נציבות שוויון זכויות לאנשים עם מוגבלות1
  • חברת גרעין הנהלה קואליצית1
2 committee meetings
  • 19 Mar 2026הוועדה לביטחון לאומי27 invited
  • 25 Mar 2026הוועדה לביטחון לאומי22 invited