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Israeli Coalition Faces Opposition Over Controversial Communications Law Reform
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First reported by Ynet · 6 hours ago
What happened
Israel's Communications Law, designed to overhaul the TV market and introduce a government news app, passed committee readings but faces opposition from ultra-Orthodox parties over Sabbath and content concerns. Legal flaws and opposition criticism raise doubts about its final approval in the Knesset.
- 01Communications Law passed committee but faces opposition from ultra-Orthodox parties United Torah Judaism and Shas.
- 02Law allows new minimally regulated news channels and a government app with free news access.
- 03Ultra-Orthodox parties oppose due to Sabbath operation and potential non-kosher content on the app.
- 04Knesset legal advisor found significant legislative flaws in the bill.
- 05Opposition accuses Minister Karhi of undermining free press and ignoring legal advice.
- 06Opposition vows to continue fighting the bill in Knesset and possibly in courts.
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