AG seeks to postpone Rabbi Ovadia Yosef memorial events...

Israel's Attorney General has asked to postpone memorial events for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. The request cites the events' closeness to upcoming elections and concerns that state resources could be used for electioneering.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef was a former Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel and founder of the Shas party. The memorial events are scheduled near the election period.