Ramat Hasharon to force mall to close on Shabbat after religious controversy (opens original article in a new tab)

A court in Israel deleted a petition seeking to enforce Shabbat business-closure rules at a mall after the municipality changed its stance on the bylaw, with the judge emphasizing the city's duty to enforce the law while allowing for potential future legal challenges if enforcement is insufficient.

• Tel Aviv-Jaffa District Court deleted a petition to force Ramat Hasharon to enforce Shabbat business-closure bylaw at BIG Fashion Glilot
• Municipality changed position from arguing bylaw was outdated to accepting it remains in force and adopting enforcement policy
• Judge ruled that city must enforce bylaw but current petition's aim was met, leaving room for future legal action if enforcement is inadequate
• City ordered to pay NIS 10,000 in costs to petitioners and shopping center