Over 50 Members of Knesset signed a petition calling for a special Knesset session during summer recess, a session to address growing Chilul Shabbos around Israel.

In line with the request obtaining the required number of signatures, Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein announced the special session will be held on Monday, 9 Elul, at 11:00AM.

The summer recess, which began before Tisha B’Av, continues through the Tishrei Yomim Tovim.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)