Azan Value Disrupts Jewish Citizens, Israeli Minister Orders Confiscation Of Mosque Loudspeakers

Itamar Ben-Gvir. (Wikimedia Commons/DedaSasha)

JAKARTA - Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir ordered Israeli police to confiscate loudspeakers from mosques, citing calls for prayers or call to prayer disturbing Jewish residents.

According to Channel 7 Israel, Ben-Gvir issued an order to police to confiscate loudspeakers, particularly in mixed cities (inhabited by Jewish and Arab residents), on the grounds that the call to prayer caused disruption to local Jewish residents.

"I am proud to lead a policy aimed at reducing the unreasonable noise of mosque loudspeakers, which has been a source of disruption to Israelis," Ben-Gvir wrote on social media X, quoted from WAFA December 1.

The decision to confiscate mosque loudspeakers has sparked criticism from Arab Knesset members, including prominent lawmaker Ahmad Tibi, who criticized Ben-Gvir for using the situation to fuel religious tensions.

Tibi accused the hardline right-wing minister of exploiting the war's atmosphere to meet its voter base, pressure the Arab community and target Palestinians.

"This time, Ben-Gvir is targeting muezzins and mosques. We will fight this oppression and Islamophobia," said Tibi.

It is known, Ben-Gvir is known for his extreme right wing and rhetoric inciting Palestinians, which has sparked widespread controversy both in Israel and internationally.

Since the outbreak of the Israeli attack on Gaza on October 7, 2023, he has intensified his provocative statements, including calls for executing Palestinian prisoners, annexing the West Bank, and re-enforcement of Israel's control of Gaza.