Israel's High Court Overturns Broadcast Council Appointments, Minister Vows Reform

First reported by Srugim · 2 hours ago

What happened

Israel's Supreme Court canceled government appointments to the Second Authority for Television and Radio Council, citing bias and procedural flaws. Communications Minister Shlomo Karai condemned the ruling and called for judicial reform.

• 01Supreme Court overturned appointments to the Second Authority for Television and Radio Council.
• 02Court cited bias, lack of consultation, and harm to press freedom.
• 03Attorney General supported claims of incomplete information.
• 04Communications Minister Karai criticized the ruling and called for reform.
• 05Minister Karai vowed to advance judicial reform to rebalance power.

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NEWSru IsraelUnrated · Russian12 minutes ago

Israel's High Court Overturns Broadcast Council Appointments, Minister Vows Reform

GlobesUnrated · Hebrew47 minutes ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew48 minutes ago

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IceUnrated · Hebrew49 minutes ago

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew51 minutes ago

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YnetnewsCenter · English1 hour ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

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BizportalUnrated · Hebrew1 hour ago

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i24NEWSCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago

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TheMarkerUnrated · Hebrew1 hour ago

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HaaretzLeft · Hebrew1 hour ago

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0404Right · Hebrew2 hours ago

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HamalCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

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