Religious Zionist Youth Protest Channel 14 Closure Threat
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Youth from the Religious Zionist Party protested threats to close Channel 14 and the Eli pre-military academy by placing "closure orders" at their entrances. Minister of Defense Yair Golan stated his intention to defund the academy and shut down the channel, citing incitement. Minister of Communications Gilad Kariv also issued a theoretical closure order for Channel 14, effective in 72 hours. The protest warns of a potential left-wing government if smaller parties fail to pass the electoral threshold.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Religious Zionist youth protested closure threats against Channel 14 and Eli pre-military academy.
- Minister of Defense Yair Golan intends to defund the academy and shut down the channel.
- Minister of Communications Gilad Kariv issued a theoretical 72-hour closure order for Channel 14.
- Protesters warned of a potential left-wing government if smaller parties fail to pass the threshold.
- The action occurred on Sunday, hours after Golan's statements.
Youth from the Religious Zionist Party placed closure orders and barriers at the entrances to the Eli pre-military academy and Channel 14 studios on Sunday. The action was taken hours after Minister of Defense Yair Golan stated his intention to defund the Eli pre-military academy and shut down Channel 14 if it does not comply with his directives. The protesters aimed to highlight the danger of "party fragments" that do not pass the electoral threshold, potentially leading to a left-wing government headed by figures like Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Golan.
The closure order posted at Channel 14's studios, signed by Minister of Communications Gilad Kariv, cited "inciting media" and stated the order would take effect in 72 hours. A similar order was placed at the Eli pre-military academy, signed by Minister of Defense Yair Golan, due to concerns about incitement.
A statement from the Religious Zionist youth declared, "The leaders of the change bloc, led by Yair Golan, Gadi Eisenkot's partner, openly declare their intention to close the Eli heroes' academy and stop Channel 14's broadcasts, as they did in the past with Channel 7." They warned that this scenario could become reality within 72 hours unless citizens vote for national camp parties and not for those that do not pass the electoral threshold, which could bring Golan and Eisenkot to power.
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