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Supreme Court freezes government move to reshape Second Authority council
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First reported by Globes · Jun 16, 2026
What happened
Israel’s High Court froze government efforts to change the Second Authority for Television and Radio council and kept the current body in place. The justices also said there is a serious suspicion that recent resignations were intended to sabotage the legal process, while Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi denounced the ruling.
- 01High Court freezes government plan to replace the Second Authority council.
- 02Judges say resignations may have been designed to obstruct the case.
- 03Current council stays in office pending a final ruling.
- 04Petitioners allege the reshuffle would expand government influence over media oversight.
- 05Karhi called the ruling illegal and vowed the government would prevail.
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Full coverage · 7 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Supreme Court freezes government move to reshape Second Authority council
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
High Court freezes new Second Authority board appointment and accuses Karhi camp of trying to obstruct it
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 17, 2026
High Court Freezes Government Overhaul of Second Authority Council
N12Center · HebrewJun 16, 2026
High Court Questions Netanyahu’s Role in Second-Channel Council Appointment
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
High Court Slams Netanyahu Over Vote on Second Authority Council Appointment
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