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Isreali Government (UTJ / United Torah Judaism Party) Health Minister Yaakov Litzman Resigned

Israeli minister resigns over Sabbath dispute

An Israeli government minister has resigned in a dispute about railway maintenance on the Sabbath. The Health Minister, Yaakov Litzman, is a member of the ultra-orthodox United Torah Judaism party that helps keep Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition in power. Ultra-orthodox Jews object to work being carried out on the Sabbath – the Jewish day of rest.


Name: Yaakov Litzman

Continent: Asia

Country: Israel

Company: Isreali Government (UTJ / United Torah Judaism Party)

Branch: Politician – Minister

Position: Health Minister

Reason: Resigned

Announcement Date: November 25, 2017, 11:00pm

Resignation Date: November 25, 2017, 11:00pm

Source 1: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-42129365

Source 2: https://www.timesofisrael.com/ultra-orthodox-health-minister-set-to-resign-sunday-over-sabbath-railway-works/


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