Israel's TV and Radio Authority Opens Proceedings Against Broadcaster Yinon Magal and Radio 103FM
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Israel's Second Authority for Television and Radio has opened an infringement proceeding against Radio 103FM and broadcaster Yinon Magal for offensive remarks made on air on October 7th. Magal targeted individuals involved in a book and urged listeners to vote for the Likud party on the eve of Israel's National Memorial Day. The Authority cited violations of ethical broadcasting rules and election laws, with potential sanctions including financial penalties or a required apology.
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- Israel's Second Authority for Television and Radio has opened an infringement proceeding against Radio 103FM and Yinon Magal.
- Magal's remarks on October 7th targeted individuals involved in the book "Mar Ha'afkara" and included harsh criticism.
- The broadcaster also urged listeners to vote for the Likud party on the eve of Israel's National Memorial Day.
- The Authority cited violations of ethical broadcasting rules and election laws.
- The remarks included relatives of hostages and bereaved families, and were aired near National Memorial Day.
- Potential sanctions include financial penalties, license fee forfeiture, or a required apology.
Israel's Second Authority for Television and Radio has initiated an infringement proceeding against Radio 103FM following controversial remarks made on air by broadcaster Yinon Magal. Magal's comments, aired on the evening of October 7th, targeted public figures, artists, bereaved families, and relatives of hostages, whom he accused of contributing to the book "Mar Ha'afkara" (Master of Abandonment). He also urged listeners to vote for the Likud party on the eve of Israel's National Memorial Day.
During the broadcast, Magal read a lengthy list of names, stating that these individuals owed Prime Minister Netanyahu an "apology." He used harsh language, calling the book's contributors "despicable people" and asserting that the only way to absolve them would be to vote for Netanyahu. He concluded by stating that those on the list would be remembered "for eternal disgrace on the pillar of shame," calling them "the most vile people living in the State of Israel."
The Second Authority determined that Magal's statements exceeded legitimate criticism and constituted an offensive attack. The Authority emphasized the severity of the remarks given that the list included relatives of hostages and bereaved families, and the timing, close to the national memorial day for the October 7th events.
The proceeding is based on suspected violations of ethical broadcasting rules, specifically the section concerning "offensive broadcasts." Additionally, the Authority cited Magal's call to vote for Likud as a violation of election laws, the Second Authority Law, and directives issued to radio stations in August.
If a violation is found, the Second Authority can impose sanctions, including financial penalties, forfeiture of license fees, or restrictions on advertising. The station might also be required to issue a clarification or apology, or receive an official warning.
