Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, May 7, 2023
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Energy minister says ‘kosher electricity’ a boon for all Israelis, not just ultra-Orthodox
Energy Minister Israel Katz arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on May 7, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
Energy Minister Israel Katz defends plans to set up “kosher electricity” storage sites, arguing they will benefit not only ultra-Orthodox Jews but the entire population.
After the government votes to advance the proposal, Katz says the sites are aimed at storing electricity that can be used during peak consumption hours, and that their use by Haredi communities instead of generators during Shabbat will be a boon for all by cutting pollution.
“What we approved today won’t raise electricity costs by an agora for the public,” he asserts in a video released by the ruling Likud party.
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here