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