Netanyahu Warns of Left-Wing Victory Leading to Channel 14 Closure
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that a victory by the "left" in the upcoming elections could result in the closure of Channel 14 and censorship of right-wing media. He also claimed such a victory would lead to a "legal dictatorship" and the appointment of ten new judges. Netanyahu drew parallels to the UK and linked election results to settlement in the Galilee and the potential for a Palestinian state.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that a "left" election victory would lead to the closure of Channel 14.
- Netanyahu claimed an opposition win would result in a "legal dictatorship" and censorship of right-wing media.
- He stated that ten new judges would be appointed and the Attorney General replaced.
- The Prime Minister compared the potential scenario to situations in the United Kingdom.
- Netanyahu linked election results to settlement in the Galilee and the possibility of a Palestinian state.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in an interview on Channel 14 that if the "left" wins the upcoming elections, the first action would be to close the channel and impose censorship on right-wing media outlets. He warned that an opposition victory would lead to a "legal dictatorship" and significant changes in the judicial system, including the appointment of ten new judges and the replacement of the Attorney General.
Netanyahu drew a parallel to situations in the UK, citing cases where individuals faced prosecution for social media posts, suggesting a similar trend could emerge in Israel. He expressed concern over the concentration of power within the judicial system, linking it to the ongoing debate surrounding judicial reform, which is a central issue in the current election campaign.
Previously, Netanyahu had praised Simcha Rothman, Chairman of the Constitution Committee, for his work on advancing changes in the legal system, referring to it as a "struggle against the legal dictatorship." The Prime Minister also connected the election outcome to the future of settlement in the Galilee and the Negev, as well as the possibility of a Palestinian state being established.
