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Israel's Supreme Court Halts New Broadcasting Law Pending Review
Israel's Supreme Court has halted the enforcement of the new Broadcasting Law, demanding the government explain why it shouldn't be canceled. The decision follows petitions citing procedural issues in the law's passage.
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What happened
- 01Israel's Supreme Court has suspended the new Broadcasting Law due to alleged procedural defects.
- 02The government and Knesset must explain why the law should not be canceled.
- 03The court's initial review will focus on the legality of the legislative process.
- 04The state's response is due by January 7, 2027.
- 05The suspension was ordered by Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit and Justices Alex Stein and Yechiel Kesher.
The court will first examine the legislative process, with a response due by January 7, 2027, before a nine-justice panel. The suspension is effective immediately pending further review.
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