Seven Israeli legislators submitted a bill in the Knesset aimed at protecting freedom of religion for all Israelis. One of the legislators, Hagai Meirom of the Labor Party, said the bill would allow Conservative and Reform Jews to enjoy full religious rights in Israel.
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