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Yinon Magen Slams Coalition Absences Over Broadcast Bill Delays
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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
Yinon Magen accused coalition lawmakers of skipping committee debates on the broadcasting bill, causing today’s discussion to be canceled. He warned the law may stall completely, putting right-wing media and his own program, “The Patriots,” at risk.
- 01Magen said coalition absences are threatening progress on the broadcasting bill.
- 02He warned the law may never reach a plenum vote.
- 03Today's committee session was canceled after several MKs did not attend.
- 04He named Miri Regev and three absent MKs in his criticism.
- 05Magen said the issue could lead to censorship and an "off-screen blackout."
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