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Israeli Broadcasting Reform Bill Advances After Free App Clause Removed

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First reported by Ynet · 9 hours ago

What happened

Israel's Broadcasting Reform Bill, excluding a free app provision, passed key Knesset readings and awaits final approval. The bill maintains the existing broadcast system, cuts public broadcaster funding, and faces legal scrutiny and opposition criticism over media freedom and budget transparency.

01The Broadcasting Reform Bill passed second and third readings in the Knesset Communications Committee overnight.
02A free broadcasting app provision was removed under pressure from ultra-Orthodox parties.
03The existing "Idan Plus" system will continue, funded by cuts to the public broadcaster's budget.
04The bill limits mandatory broadcast obligations to established channels only.
05Opposition criticized the rushed process and lack of economic transparency.
06Legal petitions challenge the bill's procedural flaws, but the Supreme Court has yet to intervene.

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