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Election Day Broadcast of 'The Patriots' Faces Legal Challenge
An organization called the "Academy for Democratic Israel" petitioned Israel's Central Elections Committee to block the broadcast of Channel 14's "The Patriots" program on election night. The group objects to the show's planned early release of exit polls and satirical content.
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What happened
- 01An organization petitioned to block "The Patriots" broadcast on Channel 14 on election night.
- 02The petition cites concerns over early exit poll leaks and satirical content.
- 03Channel 14 called the move an attempt to silence the program and limit free speech.
- 04The Central Elections Committee chairman ordered Channel 14 to respond by noon.
- 05The program is scheduled to air one hour before polls close.
Channel 14 decried the move as an attempt to silence them and limit free speech. The committee chairman has requested a response from the channel.
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