Israel Approves Sale of Channel 13 to Rapaport; Minister Calls Deal Illegal
Israel's Communications Minister, Shlomo Karhi, announced on Sunday that the sale of the Channel 13 television network to businessman Asaaf Rappaport has been approved. However, Karhi immediately declared the decision to be "illegal" and stated that he would work to cancel it. The approval came despite ongoing legal and regulatory challenges surrounding the sale.
Channel 13 has been facing financial difficulties, leading to the decision to sell the controlling stake. Rappaport, a prominent Israeli businessman, emerged as the leading candidate to acquire the network. The approval marks a significant, albeit contested, step in the potential transfer of ownership.
Minister Karhi has been a vocal critic of Channel 13, accusing it of bias and of harming the public discourse. His strong opposition suggests a potential legal battle ahead to overturn the approval. The future ownership and editorial direction of the channel remain uncertain pending further developments.
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