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In his announcement, Ben-Gvir mandated police intervention to ensure compliance with this directive, authorizing officers to enter mosque compounds, confiscate prayer speakers, and impose fines for their use. The implications of such a directive are profound, as it doesn’t merely echo concerns about noise but raises questions about the broader treatment of religious expression in Israel, particularly for its Arab and Muslim communities.
Beyond Noise: Religious and National Identity
The undercurrents of Ben-Gvir’s actions suggest deeper motivations that transcend administrative noise regulations. For him, the Adhan symbolizes a reminder of the land's strong religious and national identity, one that he seeks to suppress due to its incongruence with his vision of a Jewish state.