Kopp told CNS it was likely another member of Shas may introduce similar legislation in the future. Lawmakers representing religious parties indicated a year ago that they would continue to propose such laws until they prevented Messianic Jews and Evangelical Christians from operating freely in the country. The committee has also expressed concern about acts of violence against Messianic Jews and Christians. In the most recent incident reported, firebombs were thrown at the Jerusalem home of a Messianic leader, Yosef Shulam, late last month. Shas, one of several ultra-Orthodox factions, is Israel's third largest political party, and was an important partner in Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's outgoing coalition.
Religious parties enjoy huge influence in Israel.