Israel's National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has ordered the confiscation of loudspeakers and imposed fines on mosques broadcasting the call to prayer, or adhan, labeling it a "threat" to Israeli residents. In an interview with Channel 12, Ben-Gvir stated, "I am proud to advance a policy to stop the unwarranted noise from mosques and other sources, which has become a danger for Israel's residents."