MKs approve preliminary bill cementing Orthodox control over entire Western Wall. Haredim praise bill giving Chief Rabbinate authority over prayer at Old City site, calling it victory over Reform Movement; progressives say Israel is turning its back on non-Orthodox, Diaspora.

MKs approve preliminary bill cementing Orthodox control over entire Western Wall. Haredim praise bill giving Chief Rabbinate authority over prayer at Old City site, calling it victory over Reform Movement; progressives say Israel is turning its back on non-Orthodox, Diaspora.