Outgoing Israeli Broadcasting Authority Council Debates Channel 13 Control Amid Legal Dispute

The outgoing council of the Second Authority for Television and Radio convened on Tuesday morning to discuss the sale of shares in Reshet 13 and the transfer of control over Channel 13 to a group of tech investors. This meeting took place amid a legal controversy following the government's appointment of a new council perceived as more favorable to its interests. The Supreme Court issued an interim order freezing the new council's authority, allowing the outgoing council to continue its duties until petitions are resolved. Furthermore, the court ruled that the outgoing council could make decisions despite some members resigning and the statutory minimum number of members not being met. The government has declared its intention to disregard the court's ruling on this matter.