Israeli minister threatens to shut down God TV channel for preaching the gospel to Jews
from Premeir:
Israel’s Minister for Communications has threatened to pull the plug on a new Hebrew-language evangelical channel which aims “to take the gospel of Jesus into the homes and lives and hearts of the Jewish people.”
Under its newly issued license, Shelanu TV is prohibited from broadcasting content that subjects viewers to “undue influence.”
Evangelising, therefore, is off the table. This message was reiterated by communication’s minister and Likud party member, David Amsalem, who said: “We won’t allow any missionary channel to operate in the State of Israel – not at any time and not under any circumstances.”
When Amsalem heard that the channel would be proudly sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, he immediately asked the Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Council to investigate.
He explained: “As soon as I heard about the incident, I asked the council’s chairman to launch a comprehensive investigation to determine that no channel is violating the terms of its license, and if indeed this channel is engaged in missionary activities, it will be taken down immediately.”
Under Israel law it is illegal to proselytise anyone under the age of 18 without first gaining parental consent.
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