Interesting that so many-- perhaps all-- of the reports on this debate, neglect to mention that a far more restrictive law was passed in Switzerland 7 years ago, by national referendum. This particular legislation did not merely ban the noise from minarets-- it banned the construction of any minarets. Those who think the legtislation in Israel reflects a unique domestic phenomenon would be advised to inform themselves.

noise pollution would also include blaring noises from mosques as well as other loud noises.
Hawaii had a great law stating that NO loud noises were to be okayed so, people started wearing head phones that eliminated the noise.
perhaps the Muslims can be considerate enough to also do the same?

It seems difficult to get some straight facts about this bill - what exactly does it propose? Is it NO use of loudspeakers, at any time? That would be excessive - the call to prayer is part of the character of the city, same as the church bells and the Shabbat siren. If the bill simply imposes a reasonable decibel limit on calls, especially early in the morning, that seems ok - however I thought we already had that, in which case they should enforce it better. But if it's banning loudspeaker calls altogether, that really seems like they are trying to "hide" the most distinctive symbol of the presence of the Muslim population in Jerusalem and that seems mean, unnecessary and provocative.