MK Naama Lazimi Urges Attorney General to Review Netanyahu's Conflict of Interest in Media Weakening Bill
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First reported by N12 · Jul 1, 2026
What happened
MK Naama Lazimi has urged Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to urgently review Prime Minister Netanyahu's conflict of interest in advancing a media law that benefits his allies. The bill grants significant financial and regulatory advantages to media owners close to Netanyahu, including Patrick Drahi and Channel 14's owner. Former Netanyahu advisor Nir Hefetz likened the law to a public version of Netanyahu's corruption cases.
- 01MK Naama Lazimi demands Attorney General review Netanyahu's conflict of interest in media law.
- 02The law grants major financial and regulatory benefits to media outlets linked to Netanyahu.
- 03Patrick Drahi's media group gains advertising rights and distribution expansions.
- 04Channel 14 receives regulatory relief and potential increased government ad revenue.
- 05Netanyahu's conflict of interest arrangement restricts his involvement in media legislation.
- 06Former advisor Nir Hefetz calls the law a public version of Netanyahu's corruption cases.
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