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Court blocks Communications Minister's maneuver to delay Channel 13 sale

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First reported by Globes · Jun 17, 2026

What happened

Israel’s High Court blocked Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi’s effort to prevent approval of Reshet 13’s sale to Assaf Rappaport’s group. The court said the outgoing Second Authority council remains valid for now, rejected the resignation maneuver used to break quorum, and allowed the deal to proceed toward approval.

01High Court rejected Karhi’s quorum-busting attempt to block Reshet 13’s sale.
02The outgoing Second Authority council will remain in office for now.
03Len Blavatnik plans to sell most of Reshet 13 to Assaf Rappaport’s group.
04The court saw a strong suspicion the resignations were coordinated to thwart its rulings.
05Karhi said on X, “the High Court is not above the law.”

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