The Israeli Knesset passed a law requiring Israeli radio stations to devote at least half of their playlists to Hebrew music. The bill’s sponsor, Labor Knesset member Yona Yahav, said it was intended to preserve Israeli culture from “encroaching Americanization.” The sole opponent of the bill, Knesset speaker Dan Tichon, said there are better ways to nurture Israeli culture.
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